Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks (Printable Version)

Golden rice cakes stacked with melted cheese and seasonings, baked until perfectly crispy.

# 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 - Place 4 rice cakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Sprinkle each rice cake with shredded mozzarella, then a light layer of parmesan.
04 - Top each with another rice cake and gently press down to form stacks.
05 - Brush the stack tops with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional chili flakes.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and the rice cakes turn crisp.
07 - Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes basic rice cakes from boring snack to crave-worthy addiction
  • The crunch factor here is absolutely next level
  • Ready in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
  • Do not skip the parchment paper or you will be scrubbing baked-on cheese forever
  • Letting them cool for even 2 minutes helps the stacks set so they do not fall apart when you bite
  • The plain rice cakes work better than flavored ones here
03 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly and faster
  • Use the coarse side of your grater for parmesan to get better texture
  • If your rice cakes are stale to begin with, give them a quick toast before assembling
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