Mississippi Mud Potatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Cheesy casserole with potatoes, bacon, cheddar, and green onions baked to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes
02 - 1 cup diced yellow onion
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions

→ Meat

05 - 6 slices regular-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Condiments & Spices

07 - 1 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In the prepared dish, combine diced potatoes, yellow onion, minced garlic, cooked bacon, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to mix all components.
03 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
04 - Remove foil, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top, give a gentle stir to combine, and serve warm.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For added heat, incorporate 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or diced jalapenos into the mixture before baking.