Mississippi Mud Potatoes 🥔🧀🥓
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food! These Mississippi Mud Potatoes are rich, cheesy, creamy, and loaded with crispy bacon and melty goodness. Whether you’re cooking for a potluck, holiday, or a cozy family dinner, this dish will steal the show and disappear fast! 💛
Ingredients:
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Prep and Roast the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until they’re golden brown and tender.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Cheese Mixture
While the potatoes are roasting, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a large mixing bowl. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar and 1 cup of mozzarella (save the rest for topping!). This mixture should be rich, creamy, and well-seasoned.
Step 3: Combine with Potatoes
Once the potatoes are done roasting, remove them from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Gently fold the hot potatoes into the creamy cheese mixture. Add in half the crumbled bacon and most of the green onions, saving some for garnish. Stir gently until the potatoes are well-coated.
Step 4: Bake It All Together
Transfer the potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly and top with the remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top.
Step 5: Final Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve
Let the Mississippi Mud Potatoes rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining green onions and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.
Tips for Extra Flavor:
- Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick 🌶️
- Swap in smoked gouda or pepper jack for a cheese twist
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for a buttery texture
🍽️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6–8
These cheesy, creamy Mississippi Mud Potatoes are Pinterest-perfect—the kind of rich, indulgent side dish that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe! 📌 Save it now—you’ll be making it again and again!