Make ultra-creamy, gourmet mashed potatoes by adding Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese. This simple recipe elevates a classic side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
Author:cookingbycarla
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Side Dish
Method:Boiling and Mashing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes completely in a colander. Return the drained potatoes to the hot, empty pot.
Let the potatoes sit in the hot pot for 2 minutes to allow excess moisture to steam off.
Add the butter pieces to the hot potatoes. Mash the potatoes thoroughly using a potato masher until the butter is incorporated.
Add the softened Boursin cheese, warm heavy cream, and sour cream to the potatoes.
Use a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk to whip the mixture until it is smooth and velvety. Do not overmix.
Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve immediately as a comforting side dish.
Notes
For the best texture, warm your heavy cream slightly before adding it to the potatoes.
You can prepare the potatoes up to the point before adding the cheese and cream, then chill them. Reheat gently before finishing the recipe for holiday meals.
Yukon Gold potatoes provide a naturally buttery flavor and creamy texture perfect for this recipe.