Description
Creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes combine tender russet potatoes with rich garlic and herb Boursin cheese, butter, and savory chicken broth to create a smooth, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. This easy stovetop recipe delivers comfort food with a gourmet twist in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- Heat the broth: Bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a boil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the cubed russet potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Reserve broth: Carefully remove ½ cup of chicken broth from the pot and set it aside; this will be used to help mash the potatoes for a creamy consistency later.
- Drain and combine: Drain the remaining broth from the potatoes and return the potatoes to the pot or transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the reserved ½ cup broth, unsalted butter, Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Mash the potatoes: Use a handheld potato masher or an electric hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, ensuring the cheese and butter are thoroughly incorporated.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with freshly chopped chives for a pop of color and herbaceous finish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with water for a lighter flavor or for a vegetarian option using vegetable broth.
- Leaving the potato skins on adds texture and nutrients, but feel free to peel them for a smoother mash.
- Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese adds a rich, creamy flavor; if unavailable, cream cheese with minced garlic and herbs may be used as a substitute.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk or cream if desired.
- The potatoes can be mashed to your preferred texture, whether slightly chunky or silky smooth.
