Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Print View)

Golden, cheesy rice cake stacks baked to crispy perfection with herbs and seasoning.

# Components:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 8 plain round rice cakes

→ Cheese

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

→ Toppings & Seasoning

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Preparation Steps:

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 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and a portion of grated parmesan over each rice cake.
04 - Top each with another rice cake and press gently to secure the stacks.
05 - Brush the top of each stack with olive oil, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and the rice cakes are crisp.
07 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes, so you can satisfy cravings without the fuss of traditional appetizers.
  • The edges get this perfect salty-crispy quality while the cheese stays melted and gooey in the middle.
  • You can customize them endlessly—add peppers, tomatoes, different cheeses, or swap seasonings based on what's calling to you.
02 -
  • The oil on top is non-negotiable; without it, your stacks stay pale and the edges won't crisp, leaving them a bit rubbery.
  • Watch the oven closely in the final few minutes—cheese goes from perfectly melted to slightly burnt faster than you'd think.
03 -
  • Brush the oil on the tops in the last two minutes if you're worried about over-browning; it still crisps beautifully.
  • Use parchment paper religiously—it's the difference between easy cleanup and scraping charred cheese off your baking sheet at midnight.
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