Potato Rolls

Potato rolls made with leftover mashed potatoes making them extra soft, fluffy, and basically the best dinner roll ever. They are perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or to serve with dinner any time of the year.

These homemade mashed potato rolls are just like the ones grandma used to make!

Whip up a batch of the fluffy potato rolls and pair them with Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Noodle Casserole, Smothered Pork Chops, or Air Fryer Ham.

The homemade soft dinner rolls are also great for making slider sandwiches such as these Hot Italian Sliders and Chicken Parmesan Sliders with Chicken Nuggets.

You just cannot beat the taste and texture of these pillowy and tender homemade dinner rolls!

They are delicious on their own or even better when enjoyed with a pat of butter.

Although the potato roll recipe calls for yeast and requires a dough rise, don’t be worried. I promise you they are very easy to make, even if this is your first time making rolls from scratch.

Aside from the yeast and the mashed potatoes, the other ingredients are very simple. In fact, you likely have all of them already on hand in your fridge and pantry.

Ingredients and substitutions

For this potato roll recipe, you will need…

• Water
• Active dry yeast – one packet or 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Granulated sugar
• Mashed potatoes – Plain mashed potatoes. You can use leftover mashed potatoes or make an equal amount using instant mashed potatoes.
• Whole milk – You can substitute with another kind of milk. Some types of milk are more watery than others so if your dough is sticky add a bit more flour, a Tablespoon at a time, until it is no longer sticking to your hands.
• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Sea salt
• All-purpose flour

Baking supplies

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Large measuring cup
• Stand mixer with dough hook
• Mixing bowls
• Baking dish 

Step-By-Step Directions

Add the water to a large measuring cup or small bowl and heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Stir in the yeast and 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. Set aside in a warm area to proof for 5 minutes. 

When the yeast has proofed, pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer and add the remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar, potatoes, whole milk, unsalted butter, eggs, and sea salt. Using a dough hook, mix until well-combined. 

Add in the all-purpose flour and mix on medium-low for 5-6 minutes. The dough should form a ball around the dough hook and completely pull away from the sides of the bowl. 

While the dough is mixing, preheat your oven to 170° F and then turn off the oven when it has heated. 

Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray and add your ball of dough to the prepared bowl. Flip the dough over and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in the warm oven for 1 hour. After an hour it should be almost doubled in size.

Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 

Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 16 equal-sized pieces.

Roll each piece into a ball and place into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish and allow the rolls to rise for 1 hour in the warm oven.

NOTE: If your oven has cooled you can preheat it again while you shape the rolls and turn it off when you’re ready to put them in to rise. 

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. (Be sure to remove the rolls first if you are letting them rise in the oven!)

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Brush with melted butter before serving. 

Storage

COUNTERTOP: Allow the potato dinner rolls to cool completely and store them in a resealable plastic baggie. Try to get as much of the air out of the bag as possible. The rolls will stay fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature. 

FREEZER: Cool potato rolls completely and wrap in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Place in a freezer bag or other freezer-safe container. The rolls will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Leftover mashed potato rolls are great on their own, with butter or jam, as a side with dinner or soup, or to use to make mini sandwiches, croutons, or french toast casserole.

FAQ

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4.67 from 21 votes

Potato Rolls

Author: Jaclyn

Prep: 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

These potato rolls are extra soft, fluffy, and basically the best dinner rolls ever. Perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or any time!

Servings: 16

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ ½ cup water
• ▢ 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast or 1 package
• ▢ ⅓ cup + 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar divided
• ▢ 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes room temperature
• ▢ ⅓ cup whole milk
• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled + extra for topping
• ▢ 2 large eggs room temperature
• ▢ 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• ▢ 5 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

• Add the water to a large measuring cup or small bowl and heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Stir in the yeast and 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar. Set aside in a warm area to proof for 5 minutes. 
• When the yeast has proofed, pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer and add the remaining ⅓ cup granulated sugar, potatoes, whole milk, unsalted butter, eggs, and sea salt. Using a dough hook, mix until well-combined. 
• Add in the all-purpose flour and mix on medium-low for 5-6 minutes. The dough should form a ball around the dough hook and completely pull away from the sides of the bowl. 
• While the dough is mixing, preheat your oven to 170° F and then turn off the oven when it has heated. 
• Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray and add your ball of dough to the prepared bowl. Flip the dough over and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise in the warm oven for 1 hour. It should be almost doubled in size.
• Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place it into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish and allow the rolls to rise for 1 hour in the warm oven. *If your oven has cooled you can preheat it again while you shape the rolls and turn it off when you’re ready to put them in to rise. 
• Preheat the oven to 350° F. *Be sure to remove the rolls first if you are letting them rise in the oven! 
• Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. 
• Brush with melted butter before serving. 

Notes

Store in an airtight bag for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, you can freeze the rolls for up to 3 months.

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