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Loaded Mississippi Mud Potatoes Recipe (Ultimate Comfort Food!)

Loaded Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Welcome to the world of Loaded Mississippi Mud Potatoes, where comfort food meets crowd-pleasing deliciousness! If you're looking for a dish that combines the heartiness of baked potatoes with the indulgent toppings of bacon, cheese, and barbecue sauce, then this recipe is for you!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaded Mississippi Mud Potatoes
  • 4 large russet potatoes the star of the dish
  • 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon adds a savory element
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese gooey, melty cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream adds creaminess
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Step 2: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and pierce each potato several times with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove the potatoes from the oven, let them cool slightly, and slice each potato in half lengthwise.
  5. Step 5: Gently scoop out a portion of the potato flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside.
  6. Step 6: Combine the scooped potato flesh with melted butter, sour cream, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the bacon, salt, and pepper.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and top with remaining cheddar cheese and bacon.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Step 9: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Make it spicy by adding sliced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can also prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge.