Description
Mississippi mud potatoes bring Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and ranch-seasoned potato chunks. Hearty potato lovers will savor this irresistible side dish that combines creamy textures and bold flavors in one mouthwatering skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 kg) diced and peeled potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) crumbled and cooked bacon
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped onion
- 3 teaspoons (15 ml) minced garlic
Instructions
- Carefully peel and dice of potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring consistent size for even cooking. Render of bacon until crisp and golden, then crumble into small pieces.
- Grate of sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater, creating delicate shreds. Finely mince ½ cup of yellow onions and of fresh garlic cloves.
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 325°F (163°C), allowing the temperature to stabilize for optimal baking conditions.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine diced potatoes, crispy bacon fragments, freshly grated cheese, minced garlic, and chopped onions. Pour ½ cup of creamy mayonnaise over the mixture, gently folding ingredients to ensure complete and even coating.
- Thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish using unsalted butter or a non-stick cooking spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Transfer the seasoned potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading the contents into a smooth, uniform layer using a silicone spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 75 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to promote consistent browning. If the top begins to darken too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Remove from the oven when potatoes are fork-tender and the surface displays a rich, golden-brown crust. Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving, which helps the flavors meld and facilitates easier portioning.
Notes
- Gather all ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and avoid last-minute scrambling.
- Bacon provides a smoky, salty crunch that transforms ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary side dish.
- Shredding cheese by hand melts more smoothly and creates a more luxurious texture compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Mixing ingredients thoroughly ensures every bite delivers maximum flavor and consistent seasoning throughout the dish.
- Covering with foil prevents excessive browning while allowing potatoes to cook evenly and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg