Description
Hearty Mississippi mud potatoes deliver a soul-warming culinary experience straight from Southern kitchens. Crispy potato slices layered with smoky bacon, melted cheese, and rich seasonings promise pure comfort you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by dicing them into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Submerge the potato cubes in a generously sized pot filled with cold water, then bring to a rolling boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Carefully drain the potatoes using a colander, then return them to the warm pot to eliminate excess moisture.
- Transform the potatoes into a smooth, creamy foundation using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, creating a velvety base.
- Incorporate sour cream, milk, and butter into the mashed potatoes, blending until achieving a luxurious, silky consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt and integrate seamlessly throughout the potato mixture.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon bits into the potato blend, reserving a portion for the final garnish.
- Transfer the decadent potato mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform heating.
- Crown the potato landscape with the remaining cheese and bacon bits, creating an appetizing topping.
- Slide the baking dish into a preheated 350°F oven, baking until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped green onions to add a bright, crisp element.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to savor the warm, indulgent Mississippi Mud Potatoes.
Notes
- Elevate potato texture by boiling with a pinch of salt to enhance flavor absorption and ensure consistent softness.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly to prevent watery mashed potatoes, using a colander and gentle shaking to remove excess moisture.
- Warm milk and butter before mixing helps create smoother, more luxurious mashed potato consistency without cooling down the mixture.
- For dietary modifications, swap regular bacon with turkey bacon or plant-based bacon bits to accommodate different nutritional needs while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg