Description
Mississippi mud potatoes deliver comfort and Southern charm with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and creamy ranch dressing. Potato lovers will savor this hearty side dish that brings warmth and rich flavor to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and thoroughly wash the potatoes, ensuring all dirt is removed.
- Pierce each potato multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Arrange potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for approximately 60-75 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes, maintaining a safe handling temperature.
- Slice each potato lengthwise and gently open to create a shallow trench in the center.
- Generously spread butter inside each potato, allowing it to melt and coat the interior.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly across the buttered potato surfaces.
- Layer shredded cheddar cheese over the warm potatoes, creating a melting cheese blanket.
- Dollop sour cream into each potato, providing a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Distribute crispy bacon crumbles across the cheese and sour cream layer.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the loaded potatoes for additional moisture and zest.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and chives, adding fresh color and herbal notes.
- Serve immediately while potatoes are still warm and cheese remains melted.
Notes
- Customize potato size and choose russet potatoes for the best fluffy interior and crispy skin texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the oven rack to ensure even heat circulation and consistent baking of potatoes.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon or coconut bacon for lower-fat or vegetarian dietary preferences.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda for unique flavor profiles and added excitement to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg