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A spoonful of Easy Mississippi Mud Potatoes showing melted cheese pull, topped with bacon bits.

Easy Mississippi Mud Potatoes

This recipe provides a simple, cheesy, and savory potato bake perfect for a comforting side dish or main meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 468
Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic, onion, and mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) until evenly coated.
  3. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 1.5 hours, until potatoes are tender and edges are slightly crispy.
  4. Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, chives, or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt to lighten the dish. Mix cheeses or add extra garlic, herbs, or diced ham for a flavor change. Top with chives, jalapeños, ranch, or Southern Comeback Sauce.

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