Crispy Rice Cake Cheese Stacks

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Arrange 4 rice cakes on the prepared baking sheet.

03 - Sprinkle each rice cake with a generous layer of mozzarella and a little parmesan.

04 - Place another rice cake on top of each, pressing down gently to form stacks.

05 - Brush the tops with olive oil, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and chili flakes if using.

06 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden, and the rice cakes are crisp.

07 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

The contrast between the crispy exterior and the gooey melted cheese center creates this incredibly satisfying texture that youll find yourself craving at odd hours.
Its the perfect clean-out-the-fridge recipe that somehow manages to feel fancy enough for impromptu guests.

02 -

If your rice cakes are a bit stale, they actually work better for this recipe as they stay crispier when baked.
The parchment paper isnt just for easy cleanup but prevents the cheese from sticking and tearing your crispy creation apart when you try to remove it.

03 -

For the ultimate cheese pull, let the stacks rest for exactly 2 minutes after removing from the oven before cutting or serving.
A quick spritz of cooking spray on the rice cakes before adding cheese creates an even crispier texture that completely transforms the eating experience.