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5 from 8 votes

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

This creamy Boursin mashed potatoes recipe is delicately cheesy and bursting with flavors of garlic and fresh herbs! They're a decadent and creative way to jazz up a classic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boursin mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes with Boursin
Servings: 8
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 (5.2 oz/150g) package Boursin cheese softened
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt see note
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives chopped, optional

Instructions

  • I didn't peel the Yukon Golds I used for this recipe, but you can if you prefer (or peel half of them). Cut the potatoes into halves (or thirds if they're large). Add them to a large pot of salted water and boil until a sharp knife easily pierces them.
  • Meanwhile, while the potatoes are boiling, add the butter, cream, Boursin, garlic, and salt & pepper to a small saucepan over low heat. Let it slowly warm through (turn off the heat once it's warm or it'll get too thick). Stir occasionally.
  • Drain the potatoes and leave them in the pot. Pour in half the cream mixture and mash them a bit then add the other half and finish mashing until it's all incorporated and creamy. Try not to over-mash or the potatoes may end up gluey.
  • Serve the potatoes with fresh chives sprinkled on top if desired. You could also add a couple extra pats of butter.

Notes

  • Serves 6-8 depending on portion size.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt is a starting point - I personally would go up to 1 teaspoon, so taste and adjust as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg