Mississippi Mud Potatoes – Nine Recipes

Ingredients:

• 6 large potatoes, washed and scrubbed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare Potatoes:
   • Slice the potatoes thinly, leaving the skins on.
3. Make the Cheese Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for about 2 minutes until lightly golden.
   • Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
   • Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
   • Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble the Dish:
   • Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the bacon and green onions over the potatoes.
   • Pour half of the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
   • Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, bacon, green onions, and cheese sauce.
5. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
   • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 380 kcal per serving
• Servings: 6 servings
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Source : Allrecipes.com