Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Mississippi Mud Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich, cheesy sauce baked to perfection. This creamy, indulgent dish is easy to prepare and makes a perfect side for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 4 slicebacon ( and ), cooked crumbled
- 0.5 cupmayonnaise
- 0.5 cupSour Cream
- 1 tspKosher Salt
- 1 tspOnion Powder
- 1 tspGarlic Powder
- 4Green Onions, sliced
- 2.5 cupCheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2.5 lbPotatoes, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375-F and spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Add the bacon to a medium-sized skillet and cook it over medium-high heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towel and set aside.
- 3
Combine the bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and sliced scallions in a large bowl. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped potatoes to the bowl, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- 4
Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- 5
Place the dish in the oven and bake, covered, at 375°F for about 45 minutes, then uncover and cook another 15-20 minutes or so, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
- 6
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional scallions if desired, and serve warm.