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To make Mississippi mud potatoes, you need some key ingredients. The main stars are four large russet potatoes. They are perfect for this dish as they are fluffy and have a nice skin. Next, you need one cup of sour cream. This gives the potatoes a creamy texture.

Delicious Mississippi Mud Potatoes Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Delicious Mississippi Mud Potatoes Recipe! This savory dish combines fluffy russet potatoes with a creamy filling of sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon, all topped with mini marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe is easy to follow and allows for customizations to suit your taste. Click through to discover all the details and bring a taste of the South to your table!
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Ingredients
  

4 large russet potatoes

1 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup cream cheese, softened

½ cup cooked crispy bacon, chopped

¼ cup green onions, finely sliced

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup mini marshmallows (for topping)

¼ cup chocolate syrup (for drizzling)

Instructions
 

Bake the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then poke several holes in each potato with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Prepare the Filling: While the potatoes are baking, in a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cocoa powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Add half of the crispy bacon and green onions, mixing until evenly distributed.

      Cool and Scoop: Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice each potato down the center and gently scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a little around the edges to maintain structure.

        Mix in Potato Flesh: Add the scooped potato flesh to the filling mixture and stir until it’s smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

          Fill the Potatoes: Carefully spoon the filling back into the emptied potato skins, dividing it evenly among them.

            Top with Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining chopped bacon on top of the filled potatoes, followed by mini marshmallows evenly distributed over each potato.

              Finish Baking: Place the filled potatoes back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until everything is heated through and the marshmallows are slightly toasted.

                Drizzle and Garnish: Remove from the oven and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of each potato for that decadent touch. Garnish with the remaining green onions.

                  Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 1 hr 15 min | Servings: 4

                    - Presentation Tips: Serve on a rustic wooden board with fresh herbs scattered around, and provide extra chocolate syrup in a small bowl for guests to drizzle to their liking.