Description
Mississippi mud potatoes bring hearty southern comfort to your dinner table. Creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions create a potato side dish that delights family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 67 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 (1 lb / 0.45 kg) package bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (160C), ensuring proper temperature for even cooking.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer diced potatoes as the foundational base for the casserole.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese evenly across the potato layer, creating a rich, melty coverage.
- Distribute crumbled bacon pieces generously to add smoky, crisp texture throughout the dish.
- Scatter thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, sharp flavor and vibrant color accent.
- Drizzle mayonnaise over the entire mixture, carefully folding to ensure complete and uniform coating of all ingredients.
- Season with garlic salt, gently mixing to distribute the seasoning and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Monitor the casserole, looking for golden-brown top and tender potato texture as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle and slightly cool.
- Serve warm as a decadent, crowd-pleasing side dish that combines creamy, cheesy, and savory elements.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter, tangier version that reduces calories and adds protein.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider using sweet potatoes as a nutrient-dense alternative that brings a different flavor profile and boosts nutritional value.
- Make this dish vegetarian by replacing bacon with smoked paprika or roasted mushrooms for a similar depth of smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg