Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Mississippi Mud Potatoes is a creamy, cheesy potato dish topped with crispy bacon and chives, perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- large skillet
- 10-inch cast iron skillet or broiler-safe high-sided skillet
Ingredients
Bacon and Potatoes
- 8 slices bacon cut crosswise into ¼-inch-wide pieces
- 2.5 pounds Gold potatoes peeled and diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 6 ounces mild yellow cheddar cheese shredded, 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 (about ½ bunch)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 400ºF. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, stir together the diced potatoes, mayonnaise, 3 ounces of the shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir in ½ cup of the cooked bacon.
- Transfer the mixture to a 10-inch skillet and spread it into an even layer. Bake for about 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven, turn on the broiler, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Let cool for 10 minutes and garnish with the remaining bacon and fresh chives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
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