Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
6-7 cups potatoes peeled and finely diced
2 cups cheddar cheese finely grated
1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine the diced potatoes, grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Sprinkle the garlic salt evenly over the mixture.
3. Add the Mayonnaise: Gently fold in the mayonnaise, ensuring that all ingredients are well coated for a rich, creamy texture when baked.
4. Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
This Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes recipe is wonderfully flexible, allowing you to adjust it to fit various tastes or dietary preferences:
Cheese Options: Experiment with different cheeses—use mozzarella for a gooey texture or smoked gouda for a rich, bold flavor.
Add Veggies: Boost the dish’s nutrition by adding bell peppers, diced tomatoes, or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Lighter Creaminess: For a healthier twist, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Meat Alternatives: Swap out bacon for diced ham, chorizo, or turkey bacon to suit different dietary needs.