Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes a Southern comfort food favorite! It’s loaded with potatoes, crispy bacon, cheese, and sour cream, all baked to golden, melty perfection.
Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🧾 Ingredients:
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6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes (about 3–4 medium potatoes)
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1 lb bacon, chopped
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar works best)
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise (optional, but adds creaminess)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2–3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven & Prep Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Peel and dice potatoes. Parboil them in salted water for 5–7 minutes until just barely fork-tender. Drain well.
2. Cook Bacon:
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In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tbsp of the bacon grease if desired for extra flavor in the mix.
3. Mix It All Together:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine:
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Cooked potatoes
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Crumbled bacon (reserve a bit for topping)
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Shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup for topping)
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Sour cream
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Mayonnaise (if using)
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Diced onion
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Garlic powder, paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
4. Bake:
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Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Top with reserved cheese and bacon.
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Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
5. Garnish & Serve:
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with green onions, parsley, or chives before serving.
🔁 Variations:
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Add protein: Stir in diced cooked chicken or ground beef for a full meal.
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Extra cheesy: Mix in a little cream cheese or Velveeta for an even creamier texture.
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Spicy version: Add chopped jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or pepper jack cheese.