Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes

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Moving from a smoky kielbasa bake straight into Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes is an absolute grand slam for your comfort food rotation.

If you love the concept of loaded baked potatoes or funeral potatoes, Mississippi Mud Potatoes take that exact energy and turn it up to eleven. They layer tender potatoes with a mountain of cheese, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce that bakes down into a golden, bubbly, savory masterpiece.
Here is how to make an incredible, melt-in-your-mouth batch of Mississippi Mud Potatoes:

Cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Bake time: 45–50 minutes
  • Servings: 8 to 10 sides (or heavy comfort-food mains)

Ingredients

  • The Potatoes & Crunch:
    • 2 lbs frozen hash brown cubes OR 3 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled, boiled until tender-crisp, and cubed
    • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
    • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • The Rich Sauce:
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup whole milk
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • The Cheese (The “Mud” Layers):
    • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (divided: 2 cups for the mix, 1 cup for the crispy top layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep:
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mix the Creamy Sauce:
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth.
  3. Combine the Base:
    Fold your cubed potatoes, diced onions, 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon directly into the creamy sauce mixture until every potato piece is thoroughly coated.
  4. Transfer and Bake (Covered):
    Pour the potato mixture evenly into your prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes to ensure the potatoes absorb all those rich flavors and cook through completely.
  5. The Golden Cheese Crust:
    Remove the foil from the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese and the rest of the crispy bacon crumbles all across the top.
  6. Final Bake:
    Return the uncovered casserole to the oven for another 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbling furiously, and turning golden brown around the edges. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce settles.
The Takeaway: Creamy, smoky, cheesy, and packed with crispy bacon, this dish delivers maximum decadence with minimal effort.
Are these going on the menu as the ultimate side dish for your next big dinner, or are you making them the star of the show tonight?

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