Description
Creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes are a rich and flavorful side dish made by boiling russet potatoes in chicken broth, then mashing them with buttery Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese. This recipe offers a luscious texture and a gourmet twist on classic mashed potatoes, perfect for any dinner table.
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)
Mix-ins
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 5.3 ounces Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil: In a large stock pot, bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook potatoes: Add the cubed russet potatoes to the boiling broth and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when tested with a fork.
- Reserve cooking liquid: Remove ½ cup of the hot chicken broth from the pot and set it aside for later use.
- Drain and combine: Drain the remaining broth from the potatoes. Return the potatoes to the pot or transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the reserved ½ cup chicken broth, unsalted butter, Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs 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, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh chives for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Using chicken broth instead of water adds extra flavor to the potatoes, but you can substitute with water for a lighter taste.
- Leaving the potato skins on adds texture and nutrients but feel free to peel if you prefer smooth mashed potatoes.
- If you want a thinner consistency, add more reserved broth or warm milk until desired texture is reached.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Boursin cheese is a key ingredient for flavor; if unavailable, a soft herbed cheese or cream cheese with added garlic and herbs can be used as an alternative.
