Description

This creamy Boursin mashed potatoes recipe is a delicious twist on classic mashed potatoes, enriched with the flavorful Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese. Perfectly tender russet potatoes are cooked in chicken broth, mashed with butter and Boursin cheese, and seasoned with salt and pepper for a rich, savory side dish. Garnish with fresh chives for an optional touch of color and flavor.

Ingredients

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Potatoes and Broth

6 cups chicken broth (or water)
3 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes (skins on or off, your choice)

Cheese and Seasonings

½ cup unsalted butter
5.3 ounce Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Boil the Broth: Bring the chicken broth to a boil on the stove in a large stock pot to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
Cook the Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the boiling chicken broth and cook for 15 minutes, or until they are fork tender and easily pierced.
Reserve Broth: Carefully remove ½ cup of the cooking broth and set it aside to help with mashing and achieving the right consistency later.
Drain and Combine Ingredients: Drain the remaining broth from the potatoes, then return the potatoes to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the reserved ½ cup broth, butter, Boursin cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Mash the Potatoes: Using a handheld potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, blending all ingredients evenly.
Serve and Garnish: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with chopped fresh chives for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

You can use water instead of chicken broth for a milder flavor.
Leaving the skins on the potatoes adds texture and nutrients; peeling is optional.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
For a lighter version, substitute butter with a lower-fat alternative.
Using an electric mixer will result in smoother mashed potatoes compared to hand mashing.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French