Here’s a soft, fluffy Cheesy Potato Roll—perfect for holidays, sliders, or alongside dinner 🧀🥔
Cheesy Potato Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¾ cup mashed potatoes (plain, no butter added)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 3½–4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate yeast
- Stir yeast and sugar into warm milk.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make dough
- Add mashed potatoes, melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, until doubled.
- Add cheese & shape
- Punch down dough and knead in shredded cheese.
- Divide into 12–15 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden.
- Finish
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Variations & Tips
- 🧄 Add garlic powder or minced garlic
- 🌿 Mix in chives or green onions
- 🧀 Try mozzarella for extra pull
- 🥔 Leftover mashed potatoes work great
- ❄️ Freeze baked rolls; reheat at 300°F
If you want a quick yeast version, sourdough style, or stuffed-with-cheese center, I can tailor it for you!
