Mississippi Mud Potatoes Recipe
Crispy, creamy, and loaded with cheese and bacon, these Southern-style Mississippi Mud Potatoes are the ultimate easy potato casserole for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners!
Servings: 8
Calories: 468kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup onion chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic, onion, and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 1½ hours, until potatoes are tender and edges are slightly crispy.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, chives, or parsley.
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Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt to lighten the dish.
- Mix cheeses or add extra garlic, herbs, or diced ham for a flavor twist.
- Top with chives, jalapeños, ranch, or Southern Comeback Sauce.
- Make-Ahead: Prep up to 24 hours before baking.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Not recommended; texture may turn grainy.
- Reheating: Microwave in 30-second increments until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
