Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Mississippi mud potatoes are a tasty forkful of savory comfort. Diced potatoes with tangy and spicy sauce, two kinds of cheeses, garlic, onions, and bacon.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Mississippi mud recipes, potato side dishes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings servings

Calories 711kcal

Author Kathleen

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 pound cooked and crumbled bacon
1/2 cup onion
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Arrange the oven rack in the center and preheat to 325°F. Lightly butter or spray a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Prep the potatoes: Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into even 3/4-inch cubes so they cook evenly and become perfectly tender.
Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon until crisp using your preferred method. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble once cooled.
Mix the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
Combine everything: Add the diced potatoes, onion, both cheeses, and about 3/4 of the crumbled bacon to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
Transfer to baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and gently press into an even layer for consistent baking.
Cover and bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork-tender.
Finish uncovered: Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top, and return to the oven uncovered. Bake for an additional 20–30 minutes, until the top is bubbly and lightly golden.
Rest and garnish: Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Notes

Planning: This recipe is simple and easy. It just takes a little time to peel and dice the potatoes, so plan ahead.
Bake or Pan Fry: For the bacon, you can bake the slices on a sheet pan or fry them in a pan. Whichever is easier for you.
- For the sheet pan method: Place bacon slices on parchment paper and bake at 400 degrees until crispy. Cool and crumble.
- For the frying pan method: I dice the bacon first (raw) then crisp the pieces in the pan on medium-high heat. I always save the bacon grease for later!

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