Mississippi Mud Potatoes

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🥔 Mississippi Mud Potatoes (Cheesy, Smoky, Savory)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

Potatoes

  • 3 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but adds “muddy” smoky flavor)

Mix-Ins

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar (mild or sharp)
  • 6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or extra sour cream)
  • ½ cup melted butter (1 stick)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked smoked sausage, diced
  • Optional: ½ cup mozzarella for extra melt

Topping

  • Extra cheese
  • Extra bacon
  • Extra green onions

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Heat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Prep the Potatoes

Wash and dice potatoes into even-sized cubes.

Toss them with:

  • olive oil or melted butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika

Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly crisped.

(This step boosts flavor and prevents mushy potatoes later.)

3. Make the Mississippi Mud Mixture

In a large bowl, mix together:

  • sour cream
  • mayonnaise
  • melted butter
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar
  • bacon
  • green onions

Stir until creamy and fully combined.

4. Combine

Add the roasted potatoes into the bowl and fold gently until everything is coated in the rich “mud” mixture.

5. Bake Again

Transfer mixture to the greased baking dish.

Top with:

  • extra cheese
  • extra bacon

Bake 15–20 minutes until bubbling and gooey.

6. Finish & Serve

Sprinkle with extra green onions.

Serve hot — it’s rich, smoky, creamy perfection.

✨ Tips & Variations

To make it taste MORE like Mississippi Mud Roast:

  • Add 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • Add 2 tbsp butter chunks on top
  • Add 4–6 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
  • Add ½ cup shredded roast beef (optional but amazing)

For a smoky BBQ twist:

  • Add 2 tbsp BBQ sauce to the mix
  • Use smoked gouda or smoked cheddar

For crispy texture:

  • Broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end.

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