Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Loaded with all the good stuff—cheese, bacon, garlic, onion, and creamy mayo—these baked potatoes come out golden and bubbling with flavor. Perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or a decadent side dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 6 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add diced potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic, and onion to the dish. Toss to combine.
- Add mayonnaise and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for about 1½ hours or until potatoes are tender and top is golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/mississippi-mud-potatoes/
Notes
Cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces for even cooking.
For crispier bacon bites, sprinkle extra crumbles on top before baking.
Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes work best in this dish.