Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls
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Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Description
In this recipe the dough is enriched with hot milk and butter, along with mashed potatoes which contribute moisture and tenderness. After dissolving yeast in warm water, it is stirred into the cooled milk mixture with eggs and flour to form a soft dough. The dough is kneaded slightly before rising for 45 minutes. It is then rolled out into a large rectangle and spread with softened butter followed by a cinnamon-sugar mixture made from brown and white sugar and ground cinnamon.
The dough is tightly rolled and cut into slices which are baked at 350°F until cooked through and golden. A frosting of cream cheese, butter, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract is spread over the warm rolls, creating a sweet, creamy topping that balances the cinnamon filling. The addition of mashed potatoes in the dough helps keep the rolls moist and soft for several days.
These rolls can be baked on a sheet or in a casserole dish; baking in a casserole dish results in a slightly longer baking time due to the rolls touching each other. The recipe allows for homemade or instant mashed potatoes; if homemade mashed potatoes are seasoned, reserve a portion before seasoning to use in the dough.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk hot
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup potatoes see note, finely mashed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (2 packets)
- ½ cup water warm
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 7 - 8 ½ cups flour
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the 1/2 cup butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl. Pour hot milk over butter. Add sugar, mashed potatoes, and salt. Allow to cool slightly while you do the next step.
- Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. Add to milk mixture with eggs and 4 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth and well blended.
- Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. When dough comes together, transfer to a clean, well-floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes by hand. Place in a lightly greased large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet or large casserole dish.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. For the filling, spread the softened butter onto the dough. Mix together sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough. Tightly roll one long side to the other long side and pinch the seam to seal. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut into about 16 sections.
- Place sections swirl-side-up/down onto your greased casserole dish or baking sheet. (see note) Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the frosting. Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix again for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Drizzle or spread over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
- You can use instant or homemade mashed potatoes in the dough; if homemade, reserve unseasoned potatoes to avoid overpowering flavors.
- Baking in a casserole dish requires extra baking time compared to baking individual rolls on a baking sheet where they are separated.
- The mashed potatoes add moisture and tenderness, resulting in soft, fluffy rolls that keep well.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 745 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 745kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 159g | 53% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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