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cheesy mississippi mud potatoes Recipe

Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes are a comforting, Southern-inspired side dish bursting with rich flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 persons
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.8 kg Russet potatoes About 4 large potatoes.
  • 180 g Bacon About 8 strips.
  • 250 g Cheddar cheese, shredded Save 1/2 cup for topping.
  • 240 g Sour cream
  • 60 g Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 3 stalks Green onions Thinly sliced, save some for topping.
  • 30 g Butter Melted.
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 cheese grater
  • 1 aluminum foil (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes into 2 cm chunks. Boil them in a large pot of salted water for about 12-15 minutes, just until fork-tender. Drain well.
  3. While the potatoes boil, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool, then crumble.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and melted butter.
  5. Add the drained potatoes, crumbled bacon (reserve a little for topping), most of the shredded cheddar (save 1/2 cup for topping), and most of the green onions (reserve some for topping) to the bowl. Gently toss to coat all the potatoes in the mixture.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle reserved cheese, bacon, and green onions evenly over the top. Dust with paprika.
  7. Cover loosely with foil (optional, for a softer texture). Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil, and continue baking for 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra crunch, add a handful of crushed buttery crackers or cornflakes before baking.
To save time, prep the potatoes and bacon a day ahead.
You may use Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creaminess.
Goes perfectly with roasted chicken, steak, or barbecue.