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Healthy Mississippi Mud Potatoes
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HEALTHY MISSISSIPPI MUD POTATOES

Love the viral Mississippi Mud Potatoes? Try this healthy version that’s creamy, cheesy, and easy to make for a comforting side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy Mississippi Mud Potatoes, healthy Mississippi Mud Potatoes, Mississippi Mud Potatoes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes quartered into ½ inch pieces
  • 8 slices of turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cook the turkey bacon according to package directions using your preferred method. Let it cool, then finely chop it.
  • Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut them into small, even 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to a large bowl. Then, thoroughly mix.
  • Add the chopped potatoes, cooked and chopped turkey bacon, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions to the large bowl.
  • Thoroughly mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Lightly spray a 9x9 baking dish with olive oil spray. Then, pour the potato mixture into the baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top. Let the potatoes slightly cool before serving, and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Potatoes Swap: You can use baby red potatoes if preferred.
  • Cheese Options: You can easily switch up the cheese. Try light mozzarella, Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or your favorite.
 
WW Points: 3 points per serving
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.3g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 608mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 2.6g