Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Published: Oct 23, 2015 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 84 Comments

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When it comes to potatoes, I typically am pretty boring. I love the idea of trying new versions, however, rarely have the time to make them. I usually just stick to mashed or loaded and call it good. When I came across this recipe from Mama Plus One,I was instantly intrigued. Not only did the potatoes look amazing, but it really did not look too hard. I had grabbed a bag from the store and knew I had to try them.

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My husband grilled us some steaks and cheesy stuffed jalapenos while Ihad these cooking. The house smelled amazing and dinner was a success! The kids even went crazy over the potatoes. I think it must be due to the bacon…..bacon makes everything better, right??

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3.81 from 468 votes

These potatoes are packed with flavor!! With just the right amount of cheese and bacon, this is the perfect side dish for any meal!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: potatoes, roasted potatoes

Servings: 8

Calories: 468kcal

Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

9x13 baking pan

Ingredients

6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped

Instructions

In a 9 x 13 baking pan, combine the potatoes, cheese, bacon, garlic, and onion.
Add in the mayonnaise and stir until coated.
Place pan in preheated oven, 325 degrees, and bake for about 1 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
Remove from oven and serve!

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Joanie
May 23, 2024 at 12:59 pm
This looks delish! I’m wondering if I could use a bag of frozen hash browns, the ones that are cubed? Would it change the baking
time? Thank you!
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- Kristin
  May 23, 2024 at 1:39 pm
  Great question! I haven’t tried that personally, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. As for the bake time, I would think it would need to decrease since the potatoes are a bit smaller diced. I would cut off about 10 minutes and watch it from there. Be sure to keep me posted if you try it and what you think!
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  - Julie
    June 16, 2024 at 2:36 pm
    Do you cook for one hour or one and 1/2 hours? The directions state 1 and 1/2 but the cook time above the directions state 1 hour.
PJ
May 2, 2024 at 11:44 am

We have a local summer restaurant in my town called “Mississippi Muds’ and thought they added this as a new item. I haven’t made these yet but they look amazing. Thank you for sharing.
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- Kristin
  May 2, 2024 at 11:58 am
  Oh yum! Be sure to give them a try and enjoy! They are a favorite in my house for sure!
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- Christine
  May 15, 2024 at 5:12 am
  
  can this be made ahead and frozen?
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  - Kristin
    May 15, 2024 at 12:49 pm
    I don’t recommend freezing because the potatoes get watery once thawed, I have heard from other people that have tried it. Sorry about that!
Diane
April 14, 2024 at 5:56 pm

We had far too many potatoes and was looking for something other than mashed potatoes to serve. One word…AMAZING!!
I also topped with some extra cheese and bacon before putting it in the oven. DELISH! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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- Kristin
  April 15, 2024 at 11:50 am
  Yay!! Love hearing this! So glad you enjoyed!!
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Phyllis
April 11, 2024 at 10:30 am
What type of potato should I used
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- Kristin
  April 11, 2024 at 10:34 am
  Any type works as long as its diced, however, I love using Russet potatoes in this recipe. I have also used yukon gold potatoes and its a great option too!
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Lydia R
February 29, 2024 at 11:21 am
I have not made this yet! The picture looks delicious. I am NOT a mayonnaise person so I am going to substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo! I will update the rating once I make it. Hope it turns out just as delicious as your picture.
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- Kristin
  February 29, 2024 at 12:09 pm
  Yay!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!! Enjoy!!
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  - Martha
    April 7, 2024 at 3:07 pm
    
    Made these today for a church carry-in dinner. They were a hit!
  - Kristin
    April 8, 2024 at 10:44 am
    Yay!! Love hearing this! Glad you all enjoyed!
Shelley
January 22, 2024 at 8:39 am
Quick question
How much bacon for 1 cup cooked and crumbled?
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- Kristin
  January 22, 2024 at 10:01 am
  I use about 1/2 lb of bacon! Sometimes, I add extra because my family loves it, but you are good with 1/2 lb
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- Nancy Turner
  March 10, 2024 at 4:57 pm
  I just looked it up :
  1 cup(8 ozs.)= 10 strips of raw bacon
  Or
  1/2 cup(4ozs.)= 5 strips of raw bacon
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  - Kristin
    March 11, 2024 at 10:42 am
    Great information! Thanks for sharing!
  - Elaine Hubbard
    April 24, 2024 at 2:14 pm
    Should I add salt and pepper?
  - Kristin
    April 24, 2024 at 2:16 pm
    You can for sure! Season to taste! Some people don’t need to add it, others do, its all based on what you prefer!
Teri C.
February 23, 2023 at 9:35 am
For a faster meal use sliced canned potatoes. Just rinse them in a colander first. I have gone all my life and have never used canned potatoes until recently when I saw a video of a woman making au gratin/scalloped potato recipe….oh my it’s a game changer. Nobody will know if you don’t tell. I’ve even used whole potatoes, rinsed and dried and cut up to make fried potatoes. Try it.
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- Kristin
  February 26, 2023 at 4:38 pm
  Wow! What a great tip! Thanks for sharing!!
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Tom
August 17, 2022 at 2:10 pm
I wish you would include nutritional values.
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- Kristin
  August 17, 2022 at 2:33 pm
  Sorry about that! I just updated the recipe card to include that information! Enjoy!
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Mary
March 21, 2021 at 9:49 am
Did you use mild or sharp cheddar cheese?
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- Kristin
  March 21, 2021 at 10:17 am
  I typically use mild, but either works!
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Elizabeth Marx
August 20, 2020 at 8:01 am

It is 2020 – the really awkward year and here I am making this. I’ve combined all and put it in my croc pot on slow. I will let you know how it comes out. The aroma of this food is absolutely fantastic!
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- Kristin
  August 20, 2020 at 10:30 am
  Haha, I hope you enjoy! I haven’t done this in a slow cooker, so I am curious to hear how it turns out!
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Jessica
July 3, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Do you know how many servings the Mississippi Mud Potatoes makes? Making these to feed a crowd of about 30 and wondering if I need to add to the recipe to make enough
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- Kristin
  July 4, 2020 at 7:11 am
  I would say this recipe feeds about 12-15 servings. Depends on how much each person takes though. My suggestion for 30 people would be to double the recipe! Hope you enjoy!
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  - Delora Schmidt
    April 17, 2024 at 10:28 am
    Can you freeze this without the potatoes turning brown? I didn’t know since it’s covered in the cheese sauce.
  - Kristin
    April 17, 2024 at 10:47 am
    Hmmm, I haven’t tried, however, I don’t know how that would work uncooked. If they are cooked, yes, they should freeze perfectly! If trying to freeze before cooking, I wouldn’t recommend that just in case it leads to dark coloring or too much additional liquid.
Dawn Deville
September 9, 2019 at 8:48 pm
Has anyone tried this in an Instant Pot? I’d love to have your recipe ideas.
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- Kristin
  September 10, 2019 at 11:59 am
  Oooo, I haven’t tried that but bet it would be great! Not sure on the adaptions, but maybe I will give that a try soon!
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Molly
May 11, 2019 at 9:59 am
Can you refrigerate for a day before cooking?
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- Kristin
  May 11, 2019 at 1:12 pm
  I don’t see why not, however, the potatoes may brown a bit since they are peeled. It won’t affect the taste any, but perhaps appearance!
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- George Tompkins
  May 30, 2024 at 7:53 am
  I’m going to make these today & I was thinking of sprinkling in a little of the hidden valley dip mix x in with it , has anyone tried this & what’s your thoughts ? Thanks George
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  - Kristin
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    May 30, 2024 at 12:38 pm
    That’s a great idea! We have an all-purpose seasoning we add to these when in the mood and its always a tasty addition. You can’t go wrong! Enjoy!
Margaret hudson
July 6, 2017 at 8:45 pm
I’m going to make this neek wee one day for supper
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- Kristin
  July 9, 2017 at 1:37 pm
  Hope you enjoy these!!!
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Heather
January 22, 2017 at 6:41 pm
I am trying this tonight! It looks so yummy! I hope it turns out! Thanks for sharing.
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- Kristin
  January 23, 2017 at 6:23 am
  Yea! Hope you enjoyed it!
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Susan Dixon
December 24, 2016 at 7:53 pm
Can you leave peel on? I like to use white potatoes, they have a softer skin
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Patti
December 8, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Should these be covered while baking?
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- Kristin
  December 13, 2016 at 4:37 pm
  Nope, no need to cover!
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Dee
October 19, 2016 at 8:17 am
How many people does this feed?Also I have a very similar recipe that uses cauliflower instead,only you do half mayo/half sour cream mixture and everyone goes crazy over it.No one can believe it is a vegetable dish.Its called “Loaded Cauliflower”.
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- Kristin
  October 23, 2016 at 4:06 pm
  This feeds about 8, sometimes more depending on portions taken! The cauliflower recipe sounds delicious, I will have to try that sometime!
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Tim
September 30, 2016 at 11:53 am
Whatcan I sub for the mayonnaise???
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- Kristin
  October 2, 2016 at 8:52 am
  Sour cream works great! I have also heard Greek yogurt (plain) is a good substitution as well!!
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Rosa Franklin
September 27, 2016 at 5:00 pm
I really wanna try this yummy
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- Kristin
  September 28, 2016 at 1:21 pm
  You’ll love these, they are quite tasty!
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yolanda rome
September 27, 2016 at 7:05 am
i will makethis recipe today and post it on my facebook page.
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- Kristin
  September 28, 2016 at 1:20 pm
  Oh yum! How did it turn out??
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Patty Wedge
September 12, 2016 at 1:36 pm
Do the potatoes still taste yummy if you don’t have any bacon?
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- Kristin
  September 13, 2016 at 5:34 am
  Definitely! I have made it with and without and its great!!
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Hilda
June 12, 2016 at 12:49 pm
You can boil the potatoes in their “jackets” in other words with the skins on ahead! Then peeled and dice and only need about 30 minutes to cook! Just an fyi! They are delicious!
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- Kristin
  June 14, 2016 at 6:29 am
  Great idea!! Sounds perfect!
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Becky
April 10, 2016 at 8:45 am
I use frozen O’Brien potatoes but had not thought about putting bacon in them!!! I’ve been making these for years, got the recipe from a church cookbook. The time is about the same too. 350* for 1hr or till your potatoes are done. Best to thaw the potatoes first but I do make them frozen too!!!!
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- Kristin
  April 10, 2016 at 9:34 am
  Great idea on using frozen potatoes, I will need to try that next time! Thanks!!
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Doris
March 27, 2016 at 5:53 pm
I’m a potatoe person….always looking for new recipes.this one looks amazing….Thank u so much
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- Kristin
  March 28, 2016 at 2:29 pm
  My pleasure! Enjoy!!
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Sharon
January 17, 2016 at 2:34 pm
I think this dish could become a high end dish when we switch to cauliflower at 7.50 a head these days. 🙂
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- Kristin
  January 18, 2016 at 9:31 am
  Ooooo, I love cauliflower, I bet that would be yummy!!
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tom
December 20, 2015 at 9:19 am
what kind of mayo miracle whip or hellmanns
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- Kristin
  December 20, 2015 at 9:50 am
  Any type works, however, I prefer to use Hellmann’s 🙂
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Alice
November 7, 2015 at 11:59 am
Look delicious. Can hardly wait to try them. Would frozen potatoes work?
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- Kristin
  November 8, 2015 at 5:28 pm
  Hmmmm, you may not have to cook the potatoes as long, so just adjust the time a bit. Other than that, it should work great!!
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Debbie
November 7, 2015 at 6:48 am
These look great. I am so trying these for supper tonight!!!
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- Kristin
  November 8, 2015 at 5:27 pm
  How did they turn out???
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kathy eichholz
October 31, 2015 at 5:28 pm
could i use something other then mayonaise? thanks
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- Kristin
  November 1, 2015 at 7:37 am
  You can substitute sour cream in place of the mayonnaise 🙂
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Donna Woycheese
October 27, 2015 at 9:37 am
Can you substitute for mayonnaise?
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- Kristin
  October 27, 2015 at 10:14 am
  You can use sour cream in place of the mayonnaise 🙂
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Tiphanie Spaulding
October 26, 2015 at 9:37 am
Could you use bacon bits instead of bacon?
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- Kristin
  October 26, 2015 at 12:44 pm
  Definitely!! I have done that before and it works just as well!!!
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Susan the Farm Quilter
October 23, 2015 at 10:08 pm
SWEET!!! I have to make something for a potluck after church on Sunday and I’m making this!!! I’ll make it all up at home Saturday night and pop it in the oven at church so it can bake during the service! Thank you and Jenni for sharing this with us!!
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- Kristin
  October 24, 2015 at 8:55 am
  Oh perfect! Be sure to let me know what you think when you try these!
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Jenni S. at MamaPlusOne
October 23, 2015 at 9:23 pm
I’m so happy that you tried these out! Your photos look great.
Also, the bacon? It’s my favorite part. 🙂 Happy Friday!
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- Kristin
  October 24, 2015 at 8:55 am
  Thanks for a fabulous recipe! My family thoroughly enjoyed these!!! Have a great weekend!!
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Barb
October 23, 2015 at 4:43 pm
Hi Kristen…..these look excellent. Unfortunately way to many carbs for me, so I’m going to low carb it and try it with cauliflower. I may add a potato or two for texture.
BTW….Have you had the drawing for the bear claws yet?
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- Kristin
  October 24, 2015 at 8:54 am
  Great thinking Barb, be sure to let me know how it turns out and what you think!!!
  Yes, I had the drawing for the bear claws and emailed each of the winners this past week 🙂
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