Description
Creamy Mississippi mud potatoes bring southern comfort to your dinner table with a rich, indulgent blend of cheesy, bacony goodness. Potato lovers will savor each hearty bite of this irresistible side dish that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Binding Ingredient:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and carefully dice potatoes into uniform cubes to guarantee consistent cooking performance.
- Render bacon until supremely crisp, then meticulously crumble into delicate fragments ensuring maximum texture variation.
- Grate sharp cheddar cheese using a fresh grater, releasing enhanced flavor profiles and optimal melting potential.
- Finely mince aromatic onions and garlic, creating a foundational flavor base for the potato ensemble.
- Calibrate oven temperature precisely to 325°F, positioning rack in central position for balanced heat distribution.
- Consolidate potato cubes, bacon crumbles, shredded cheese, minced aromatics in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Integrate mayonnaise thoroughly, ensuring each potato fragment receives a luxurious, creamy coating.
- Prepare baking receptacle with light butter application, preventing potential adherence during roasting process.
- Distribute potato mixture evenly across pan, creating a level landscape for uniform heat penetration.
- Roast casserole for approximately 90 minutes, monitoring periodically to prevent excessive browning.
- Validate doneness through tender potato texture and golden-amber surface coloration.
- Allow brief resting period post-baking, permitting flavors to harmonize and structural integrity to stabilize.
- Serve immediately, presenting a decadent potato experience bursting with robust, interconnected flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best creamy texture and ability to absorb flavors.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more substantial and flavorful crumbles that provide a satisfying crunch.
- Consider using low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version without compromising the rich taste.
- Pre-cook potatoes partially to reduce overall baking time and ensure they’re perfectly tender throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg