Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole

Name: Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 bunch Green Onion; 0.5 cup Mayonnaise; 1 cup Milk; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 2.5 lb Russet Potato; 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese; 0.25 cup Sour Cream

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Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole layers fluffy, buttery potatoes with smoky bacon and gooey cheddar, finished with a pop of fresh green onion. It’s rich, savory, and crowd-friendly—perfect alongside holiday roasts or for potlucks where you want a warm, comforting side that holds well for serving.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves12
DifficultyEasy

1

Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to avoid burning. Drain the slices on paper towels, then crumble.
3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and the garlic, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4

When the potatoes are nearly done, warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts.
5

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Gradually add the warm milk mixture, mashing with a potato masher or mixing with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold in the mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, and paprika. Then fold in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and half of the bacon.
6

Spoon the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
7

Bake until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
8

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.