Description
Creamy Mississippi mud potatoes blend southern comfort with rich, cheesy goodness in a hearty side dish. Crispy bacon and melted cheese create a mouthwatering experience that will make you crave seconds at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced bacon
Main Flavor Components:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Seasoning and Binding:
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- Thoroughly wash and scrub the russet potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Spread the potato cubes across the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer to promote crispy edges and thorough roasting.
- Crisp the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and rendering its rich, smoky flavor, then set aside on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the potato cubes, then generously sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper, tossing to coat each piece evenly.
- Roast the seasoned potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure golden-brown and crispy exteriors.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and immediately top with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese completely.
- Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces and chopped green onions over the cheesy potatoes.
- Dollop sour cream on top or serve it alongside as a cool, creamy accompaniment.
- Serve hot, allowing the melted cheese and crispy bacon to create an irresistible Mississippi Mud Potato experience.
Notes
- Ensure potato cubes are roughly the same size for consistent cooking and crispy edges.
- Drain bacon thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making potatoes soggy.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded options.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun or Italian herbs to customize the dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg