Description
Creamy and flavorful Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, and garlic and fine herbs Boursin cheese. This comforting side dish is rich, garlicky, and perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and quartered (peel if desired)
Dairy & Fats
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 5-ounce package Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese
Seasonings & Herbs
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chicken or vegetable bouillon paste (Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base recommended)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Add the quartered Yukon Gold potatoes to a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and fall apart easily when pierced with a fork. While the potatoes are cooking, gather and measure the remaining ingredients to be ready for the next steps.
- Sauté Garlic and Melt Butter: Drain the cooked potatoes and set them aside outside the pot. Adjust the heat of your stove to medium-low. Add the softened butter to the pot and allow it to melt completely. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic is just fragrant but not browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the pot from heat. Immediately add the drained potatoes back to the pot along with the chicken or vegetable bouillon paste, milk, black pepper, salt, Boursin cheese, and chopped chives.
- Mash and Serve: Mash the ingredients together until the potatoes are smooth but avoid over-mashing to keep a creamy texture. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, garnish with additional chopped chives, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their creamy texture but you can peel them if you prefer.
- Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base adds depth of flavor, but vegetable bouillon works for a vegetarian option.
- Do not over-mash the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
