Description
Get ready to dive into the ultimate comfort food with Mississippi Mud Potatoes—a creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded casserole that’s perfect for easy dinner ideas, cozy potluck dishes, or hearty holiday spreads. This easy recipe brings together fluffy mashed potatoes, tangy sour cream, melted cheddar, and crisp bacon, all baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner sides, food ideas for gatherings, or a warm dish that satisfies every craving, this rich potato bake is guaranteed to become a go-to family favorite.
Ingredients
6 large russet potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and chop russet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain and return potatoes to pot. Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
3. Stir in shredded cheddar and most of the crumbled bacon.
4. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
5. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra kick, try swapping cheddar for pepper jack or adding diced jalapeños.
Make ahead tip: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy recipe, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, potato casserole, comfort food, bacon potatoes