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Cheesy Potato Pillows

Cheesy Potato Pillows

If you're looking for a new, unique, and family-friendly recipe that brings warmth and joy to the table, look no further than Cheesy Potato Pillows. This delightful dish combines creamy mashed potatoes with gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a golden, flaky crescent roll. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or even as a fun weekend cooking project with the kids, these delicious pillows are sure to become a household favorite.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 ingredients or less, Boiled Garlic Potatoes, easy recipe, quick recipe, simple recipe,, Potatoes, Side Dish, Weeknight Recipe, Easy Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling: 15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Microwaveable bowl
  • 4 Toothpicks

Ingredients

  • 3 Medium Potatoes
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • 1 tube Refrigerator Crescent Rolls
  • Butter To Brush on Top

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel and boil the potatoes until fork tender. Drain and place in a microwaveable bowl and mash them finely.
  • To the potatoes add milk, butter, cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
  • Microwave the potatoes for about 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Stir well. Set aside.
  • Grease the baking pan if it is not non-stick. If it is non-stick do not grease it.
  • Separate the crescent rolls into 4 rectangles by leaving two triangle rolls connected. Unroll then and place on the baking sheet. Pinch the seams closed and gently press each rectangle to be slightly larger and so each is consistent in size.
  • Place a quarter of the potato mixture in the center of each rectangle. Gather up the four corners and a piece of each larger side to form your pillow. Pinch them together and secure with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and lightly brush with butter. I put a little butter on the back of a fork and gently spread over the tops.
  • Allow to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. These stay hot for a long time.

Notes

A half of a Cheesy Potato Pillow is one serving.  Although these are so delicious you'll want to eat a whole one. 
You can use any cheese you choose.
These taste great is you add bacon bits to the mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg