Boursin Cheese Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Boursin Cheese Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Description
Boursin Cheese Creamy Mashed Potatoes use Yukon gold potatoes, prized for their buttery texture, peeled and boiled until fork tender. After draining, the potatoes are whipped to break up lumps, either with a mixer or masher. Meanwhile, butter and half-and-half are gently warmed to melt the butter and facilitate smooth mixing.
Adding Boursin cheese—a brand of soft cheese blended with herbs and garlic—infuses the mash with a mild but distinct flavor. Salt is added to enhance taste and balance the creaminess. The potatoes are mixed at low speed with the warm butter and half-and-half mixture, then folded with the cheese to maintain a creamy, slightly dense texture without overmixing.
This makes an ideal side dish for roasted meats or vegetables, offering a flavorful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. The creamy texture combines well with the gingery herbaceous notes of the cheese.
For stronger flavor, an additional Boursin package can be added, or fresh garlic or garlic powder included to intensify the garlic aroma. Adjusting the dairy quantity adjusts creaminess, allowing a customizable final texture to suit preference.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. potato Yukon gold variety
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk or heavy cream
- (1) .2 oz pkg. Boursin cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into large pieces. Place in a large pot and cover with water and sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of Salt. Bring to a boil. Once the potatoes reach a boil, lower the heat to low and cover. Cook for 25-35 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain.
- Put potatoes into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and mix them for 30 seconds to break up the potatoes or use a potato masher.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter and 1 cup of half-n-half until butter is melted and warm, about 5 minutes. This can also be done in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl. If using a microwave, heat for 1 minute or until the butter is melted.
- Slowly add butter and cream mixture, mixing at the lowest speed. Fold in the Boursin Cheese, and salt. Taste and season more if necessary. If you want more creaminess, add up to 1/2 cup more half-n-half. If you want extra flavor, add a second package of Boursin cheese. If using a second package, reduce the salt amount.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter on the top of the mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use 2 packages of Boursin cheese if you want a more pronounced flavor.
- Add 2 cloves of fresh garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder for extra garlic taste.
- Adjust half-and-half amount between 1 and 1 1/2 cups to reach desired mash creaminess.
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