Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printable)

Golden rice cakes stacked with melted mozzarella, parmesan, and aromatic seasonings for crispy, cheesy perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 8 round plain rice cakes

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 3.5 oz grated parmesan cheese

→ Toppings & Seasoning

04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange 4 rice cakes on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Sprinkle each rice cake with a generous layer of mozzarella and a little parmesan.
04 - Place another rice cake on top of each, pressing down gently to form stacks.
05 - Brush the tops with olive oil, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes.
06 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden, and the rice cakes are crisp.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between shatteringly crisp rice and gooey melted cheese is ridiculously satisfying
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Rice cakes vary wildly in thickness and density, so check at the 12 minute mark to prevent burning
  • Pressing the stacks gently before baking prevents them from sliding apart when you try to eat them
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese if you have time, it melts more evenly than pre-shredded
  • Space them at least 5cm apart so air can circulate and crisp all edges
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