Description
Creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes combine tender russet potatoes with rich Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese, butter, and savory chicken broth to create a smooth, flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The mashed potatoes are lightened with broth instead of heavy cream, making them both creamy and comforting with a subtle herbal bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (cut into 1 inch cubes – skins on or off, your choice)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5.3 ounce Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Boil broth: Bring the chicken broth to a boil on the stove in a large stock pot to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for about 15 minutes until they are fork tender, ensuring they are fully cooked but not falling apart.
- Reserve broth: Remove ½ cup of the chicken broth from the pot and set it aside; this will be used to help mash the potatoes to a creamy consistency.
- Drain and combine: Drain the remaining broth from the potatoes, then return the potatoes to the pot or transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the reserved ½ cup chicken broth, unsalted butter, Boursin cheese, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash potatoes: Using a handheld potato masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, incorporating all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the creamy mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water adds extra flavor and richness to the potatoes.
- Skins can be left on or removed from the potatoes based on preference; skins add texture and nutrients.
- Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese provides a creamy, garlicky, and herbal taste—substitute with cream cheese and fresh herbs if unavailable.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of your broth and cheese.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute butter and Boursin cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Chopped fresh chives make a nice fresh garnish but can be omitted if desired.
