Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Print Version)

Cheesy, golden rice cake stacks baked crispy for a delicious snack or side option.

# Components:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 8 plain round 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place 4 rice cakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Sprinkle each rice cake with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella followed by a small amount of grated parmesan.
04 - Top each cheese-covered rice cake with another rice cake, pressing gently to create compact stacks.
05 - Brush the tops with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle remaining mozzarella, parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
06 - Bake stacks in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden, and rice cakes become crisp.
07 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes with ingredients most kitchens already have.
  • The edges get crispy while the middle stays cheesy and soft, hitting two textures at once.
  • Works as a quick snack, a side dish, or even party food if you cut them into quarters.
02 -
  • If your rice cakes feel like they're sliding apart after stacking, press down a bit firmer—they'll stay together once the cheese melts and acts as glue.
  • Watch the oven toward the end; the line between perfectly golden and slightly too dark happens in about two minutes at this temperature.
03 -
  • Use good-quality shredded mozzarella if you can; pre-shredded sometimes browns less evenly than freshly shredded cheese.
  • A little extra parmesan on top guarantees a golden crust, because it browns faster and creates that crispy edge texture that makes these memorable.
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