Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printable)

Stacked rice cakes with melted mozzarella and parmesan, baked until golden and crispy. Perfect savory snack or side dish.

# 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 (optional)

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

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 if using.
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 Hints:

01 -
  • It turns plain rice cakes into something addictive and satisfying, with crispy edges and gooey melted cheese in every bite.
  • The whole thing comes together in half an hour with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly, from spicy chili flakes to fresh herbs, making it your own every time.
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper, the cheese will stick to the pan and make cleanup a nightmare if you bake directly on the sheet.
  • Press the stacks gently but firmly before baking, or the top rice cake may slide off as the cheese melts and bubbles.
  • Watch the oven closely in the last few minutes, the cheese can go from golden to burnt quickly once it starts browning.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated parmesan instead of the pre-grated kind, it melts better and has a much richer flavor that makes a real difference.
  • Let the stacks cool for just a minute before serving, the cheese needs a moment to set or it will slide off when you pick them up.
  • If you want extra crispy edges, place the baking sheet on the top rack for the last two minutes of baking and watch it closely.
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