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Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Mississippi Mud Potatoes deliver creamy, cheesy, and crispy comfort food for every occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Potatoes (russets or Yukon Gold) peeled and diced
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
  • 8 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
For Serving
  • 4 servings Grilled Meats
  • 1 bowl Crisp Green Salad

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mississippi Mud Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
  4. In the bowl with potatoes, add ¾ of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and salt; mix gently.
  5. Stir in the mayonnaise until potatoes are fully coated, being careful not to over-mix.
  6. Transfer the mixture into the baking dish, level it off, and sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 90 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use freshly grated cheese for a creamier texture and cook bacon until extra crispy for the best results.

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