Description
Hearty Mississippi mud potatoes showcase rich, creamy layers of comfort from Southern kitchens. Crispy potato slices nestled with bacon, cheese, and ranch create a delightful side dish you’ll crave at potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 kg/49.4 oz) diced and peeled potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) crumbled and cooked bacon
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) chopped onion
- 3 tsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) minced garlic
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and cube potatoes into uniform pieces. Crisp bacon until golden, then crumble. Grate sharp cheddar cheese and finely mince yellow onions and garlic.
- Temperature Setup: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 325°F (163°C), ensuring stable cooking environment.
- Mixing: Combine potatoes, bacon fragments, cheese, garlic, and onions in a large mixing bowl. Incorporate mayonnaise, gently folding to coat ingredients evenly and thoroughly.
- Baking Preparation: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread potato mixture uniformly, creating a level surface for consistent cooking.
- Oven Roasting: Bake for 75 minutes, rotating midway to ensure balanced browning. Shield with aluminum foil if top darkens too quickly, protecting the delicate crust.
- Finishing: Extract from oven when potatoes reach fork-tender consistency and surface exhibits a rich, golden-brown coloration. Rest for 10 minutes to allow flavor integration and easier serving.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Bacon Brilliance: Cook bacon until extra crispy for maximum crunch and flavor depth in the dish.
- Cheese Shredding Tip: Grate cheese directly before mixing to maintain moisture and prevent clumping.
- Baking Success: Cover with foil if browning too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring potatoes cook thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg