Description
Creamy Mississippi mud potatoes deliver a mouthwatering Southern comfort experience that blends rich cheese, crispy bacon, and hearty potato goodness. Comfort cuisine reaches new heights with this irresistible side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 lb red potatoes
Meat and Cheese:
- 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly wash both russet and red potatoes, then dice them into uniform bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, toss potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, coating each piece evenly with the seasoning blend.
- Spread seasoned potato cubes across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through to promote golden browning on all sides.
- While potatoes are roasting, crisp up chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until perfectly rendered and crunchy.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and immediately sprinkle with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and become slightly bubbly.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped green onions and dollop with sour cream.
- Dust the entire dish with ranch seasoning mix for an extra flavor boost before serving hot and immediately.
Notes
- Check potato sizes to ensure uniform cooking and consistent texture for each bite.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which prevents potatoes from getting crispy and golden brown.
- Pat potatoes dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crispiness and better oil absorption.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and a satisfying crunch in the final dish.
- Consider using turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for lower-fat or vegetarian options.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a protein-rich, lower-calorie topping alternative.
- Select high-quality aged cheddar for deeper, more complex cheese flavor profile.
- Customize ranch seasoning intensity by adjusting the amount sprinkled on the finished potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg