It reminds us a bit of thehash brown casseroleatCracker Barrel.

Learn how to make Mississippi mud potatoes.

If you have leftovers, scoop them into an airtight container and let them cool completely.

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Then, keep them in the fridge for up to four days.

Reheat servings in the microwave, or warm the whole casserole dish in the oven.

you might add fresh scallions if you want a burst of bright onion flavor.

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Substitutions and Tips

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Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

Cook bacon:

Arrange bacon on prepared pan.

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Bake until bacon is crisp, 20 to 23 minutes.

Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside.

Prepare baking dish:

Reduce oven temperature to 325F.

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Coat a 13 x 9inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Stir in cheese and potatoes until thoroughly combined.

Crumble bacon and fold into potato mixture.

Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes bacon after cooking

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Spoon potato mixture into prepared baking dish.

Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes greasing the baking dish

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Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes whisking together the mayonnaise mixture

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Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes stirring in the potatoes and cheese

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Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes folding in the bacon

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Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes in the baking dish ready to bake

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Southern Living Mississippi Mud Potatoes in the baking dish ready to serve

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