Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 409.53 kcal High 20%
- Protein 23.46 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 18.95 g 7%
- Total Fat 26.74 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 12.45 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.98 mg High 21%
- Sodium 567.53 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 254.65 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 454.25 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 95.56 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 9.69 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 409.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole healthy?
- Mississippi Mud Mashed Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 409.53 calories and 23.46 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 567.53 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.45 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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