Mississippi Mud Potatoes are the ultimate comfort-food side dish, combining tender golden potatoes with crispy bacon, creamy mayonnaise, garlic, Dijon mustard, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. Baked until bubbling and tender, then finished under the broiler for a beautifully browned, cheesy topping, these hearty potatoes are rich, smoky, creamy, and packed with flavor.
Perfect alongside grilled meats, barbecue, roasted chicken, or a holiday dinner, Mississippi Mud Potatoes are an easy Southern-inspired side dish that is sure to disappear quickly from the table.
Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 ½ pounds Gold potatoes about 5 medium, peeled and diced (about 5 cups)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 6 ounces mild yellow cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 bunch
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400ºF. Meanwhile, cook 8 chopped bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a small bowl.
- Stir 2 1/2 pounds peeled and diced gold potatoes, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 ounces of the shredded mild cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup), 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of the bacon.
- Transfer the potato mixture to a 10-inch cast iron or broiler-safe high-sided skillet and spread into an even layer. Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Turn the oven on to broil. Sprinkle the remaining 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (3/4 cup) evenly over the top. Return the skillet to the oven and broil until the cheese on top is melted and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with the remaining bacon and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives.
Notes
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