ASIAGO POTATO STACKS

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Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large long Russet potatoes, about 1.5 pounds
1 pound yellow potatoes (yukon gold)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped thyme, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese, plus extra for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Fill a large bowl with water and as you peel each potato, place them in the water until you are ready to slice.
In a small bowl, microwave butter with oil, thyme, salt and pepper until butter is melted. Stir in grated cheese.
Dry each potato as you remove from water. Discard water. Using a mandolin, slice potato slices horizontally as thin as possible and place in a large bowl. When you are about half sliced, pour about half the butter mixture over top. Slice the rest and add to the bowl and top with remaining butter mixture.
With your hands gently work the potatoes and butter mixture to coat.
Spray a 12 cup standard muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer slices of potatoes in each cup dividing equally. Discard any liquid left in the bowl. Sprinkle a little additional cheese over each stack and bake for 40-50 minutes or until browned and crispy and cooked through.
Allow to sit for five minutes to set up, then serve, removing each portion from the muffin pan with a soup spoon.