Cheesy Southern Mississippi Mud Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - Fresh potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (6 cups)
02 - Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (1 cup)
03 - Creamy mayonnaise (3/4 cup)
04 - Crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled into pieces (1 cup)

→ Aromatics

05 - Fresh garlic, finely minced (3 teaspoons)
06 - Sweet onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

# Instructions:

01 - Start by warming your oven to a cozy 325°F (163°C). Grab a 9x13 baking dish and give it a light coating of oil.
02 - In your prepared baking dish, combine your diced potatoes, freshly shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon pieces, minced garlic, and chopped onion.
03 - Spoon the mayonnaise over your potato mixture, then gently stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Pop your dish into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 1½ hours, until you can easily pierce the potatoes and the top has turned a beautiful golden brown.
05 - Bring it straight to the table while it's still bubbling hot and watch everyone dig into this creamy, cheesy delight!

# Notes:

01 - Try using Greek yogurt and low-fat cheese for a lighter version
02 - Add some heat with jalapeños or chili flakes if you like it spicy