Description
Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring fluffy potatoes enveloped in creamy cheddar, crispy bacon, and zesty spices. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, promising to delight and satisfy everyone at the table. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, these cheesy potatoes are destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain well.
- Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in sour cream, melted butter, cheddar cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Fold in half of the crispy bacon bits. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bacon bits. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg