Ingredient: Asiago cheese, shredded, plus additional for topping

Asiago Cheese is one of my personal favorite kinds of cheese. Coupled with a rich history and unique flavor profile, asiago cheese is a deliciously versatile and ranges from smooth and silky to crumbly and brittle.

Asiago cheese has a characteristically sweet and mildly nutty taste. However, the flavors develop as it ages, getting sharper, more intense, and piquant.  As it matures, the cheese develops a slightly acidic and tangy undertone and a fruity appeal. The scent of the cheese is aromatic, with a floral smell that gets deeper with maturity.

A semi-hard cow’s milk cheese, asiago originated in Italy and takes its name from the famous plateau located in the north-eastern part of the peninsula.

Because this cheese features so much variety the everyday cheese lover might know they like asiago but not really be able to describe exactly what it tastes like. Asiago is actually considered one of the best cheeses to use for cooking due to its mild but noticeable flavor.

These ‘asiago potato stacks’ are a nice change from your typical roasted potatoes. Sure, you can dump any kind of cheese on top of potatoes, and they’ll turn out tasty. But elevate those cheesy ‘taters with freshly grated asiago and a fresh burst of rosemary and they’re amazing!

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Asiago Potato Stacks

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Keyword

asiago potato stacks

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 3 (about 2 1/2 lbs.) Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp butter,
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp shallots, minced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced
• 1/2 tsp EACH salt & pepper
• 75 gm Asiago cheese, shredded, plus additional for topping
• 3 strips bacon

Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Keyword asiago potato stacks Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 3 (about 2 1/2 lbs.) Russet potatoes, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp shallots, minced 2 tsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced 1/2 tsp EACH salt & pepper 75 gm Asiago cheese, shredded, plus additional for topping 3 strips bacon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Using a mandolin, thinly slice potatoes & place in a large bowl.
2. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to skillet & mix to combine. Add shallots & garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add thyme, salt & pepper & sauté for for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
3. Pour butter mixture over potatoes & toss until each side is coated. Add cheese to potatoes & continue tossing until well combined.
4. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Stack potato slices in muffin cups & top with additional cheese.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until stacks are golden brown & crispy. Serve immediately.