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Home » Recipes » Loaded Potato Pinwheels

Loaded Potato Pinwheels

By: Liz  /  Published: March 27, 2020  /  Updated: May 28, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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Loaded potato pinwheels have all the goodness of loaded baked potatoes but in a pickupable appetizer shape. 

Crescent roll dough is topped with bacon, potatoes, cheese and chives and rolled up into hearty pinwheels of yumminess.

loaded potato pinwheels

To make crescent roll pinwheels, start by beating a couple of eggs in a large bowl. Stir in chicken bouillon, water, chives, carrots and milk. 

Heat the mixture in the microwave for two and a half minutes.

egg mixture in bowl with spices

Stir in mashed potato flakes, mixing well. 

What kind of mashed potato flakes are best in loaded potato pinwheels?

My personal preference is to use pouches of seasoned mashed potatoes (like Idahoan, etc.) because you’re getting the additional flavor and it does make a difference. However, you can absolutely use plain potato flakes (like Potato Buds, etc.) 

When making the recipe for this post, I used Idahoan Four Cheese Mashed Potatoes but any of the flavor varieties would work. Choose your favorite!

mashed potatoes

Unroll the crescent roll dough and spread the mashed potato mixture over it. You’ll need to work quickly if the mashed potatoes are still warm. The dough gets sticky quickly. 

Tip: Let the mashed potatoes cool down a bit before spreading it over the crescent roll dough and leave the crescent roll package in the fridge until ready to use.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon pieces. I like using these bacon pieces because they don’t get soft and rubbery in the baking process (like regular bacon sometimes does). 

cheese, bacon and mashed potatoes on crescent roll dough

Starting at the short side, roll the crescent roll dough up.

rolling up potato pinwheels on cutting board

rolled up potato pinwheels

Slice into eight equal servings.

sliced potato pinwheels on cutting board

Place into greased baking dish.

A tray of sliced potato pinwheels

Bake about 30 minutes or until browned and serve warm.

potato pinwheels on tray on wooden table

Can I add anything else to the pinwheel appetizers?

The beauty of these easy loaded potato pinwheels is that they can be loaded with any of your favorite things. Just keep in mind that the more you add, the harder it will be to roll up. It’s best to choose potato toppings that are small or can be chopped into small pieces and go with just a few at once.

Here are a few pinwheel topping ideas to get you started:

  • Peas
  • Corn
  • Chopped broccoli
  • Sausage
  • Herbs (like thyme, rosemary, parsley, oregano)
  • Chopped green chilis
  • Chopped jalapeño
  • Garlic
  • Green onions
  • A dollop of sour cream after baking

A close up of potato pinwheels on a plate

What to serve with loaded potato pinwheels

Along with being a great appetizer, mashed potato pinwheels are a great side dish with chicken noodle soup or hearty chili.

How to reheat potato pinwheels in the microwave

Place a damp paper towel over pinwheel on a microwave-safe plate and reheat for 30 seconds. Check to see if it’s at your desired temperature. If not, reheat for another 10 or 15 seconds. 

I reheated two at the same time for about 1 1/4 minutes and they were sufficiently hot. (Reheat times will vary depending on microwave.)

Loaded Potato Pinwheels

loaded potato pinwheels

Loaded Potato Pinwheels

Liz – Eat Move Make
Loaded potato pinwheels have all the goodness of loaded baked potatoes. Crescent rolls, bacon, potatoes, cheese and chives rolled into pinwheel appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chives
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups mashed potato flakes
  • 1 8-oz can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Butter 9 x 13-inch pan. Beat eggs in large bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons egg. Add bouillon, chives, carrot, water and milk to eggs. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Add potato flakes and mix well.
  • Unroll dough into two long rectangles. Form into one large rectangle, sealing perforations. Spread rectangle with potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll up dough and cut crosswise into 8 slices. Place slices in prepared pan. Brush with reserved egg. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1983IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon, cheese, mashed potatoes
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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