Description
Creamy Mississippi mud potatoes deliver Southern comfort in one irresistible side dish. Cheesy, bacon-studded potato perfection promises a delightful journey through rich, hearty flavors you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and warm to 325F (163C), then coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Distribute diced potatoes evenly across the greased baking pan, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the potato base, creating a complete coverage.
- Scatter minced garlic and chopped onion across the cheese and potato surface for enhanced flavor distribution.
- Drizzle mayonnaise uniformly over the potato mixture, using a spatula to ensure every potato piece is thoroughly coated.
- Gently fold all ingredients together, making certain the potatoes are completely integrated with cheese, garlic, onion, and mayonnaise.
- Transfer the prepared pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, checking periodically for golden browning and potato tenderness.
- Remove from oven when the top appears crispy and golden, and potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to settle and achieve optimal serving temperature.
- Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the rich, creamy texture and robust flavor profile of these comforting potatoes.
Notes
- Customize cheese selection by swapping cheddar with smoked gouda or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Reduce baking time by cutting potatoes into smaller, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Create a lighter version by substituting mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream for a healthier alternative.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped green onions as a garnish just before serving to enhance texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg