Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Boursin Mashed Potatoes make a delicious side dish that is full of flavor! Creamy mashed potatoes blended with decadent boursin makes for an out of this world recipe!
There’s just something about mashed potatoes that are immediately comforting. They are a classic side dish that works well with beef, chicken, turkey, and many other meats and vegetables. They make a perfect dish for a weeknight meal or as part of a more elegant entree.
Loved by children and adults alike, it’s hard to beat mashed potatoes in my book! Whether you make them as roasted garlic mashed potatoes, a big bowl of smashed potatoes or even loaded mashed potatoes, they are just so versatile. But, I have to admit, one of my favorite ways to make them for special occasions has to be this recipe for boursin mashed potatoes! It takes that weeknight favorite side dish to a whole new level!
How to Make Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Thankfully, these boursin potatoes couldn’t be any easier to make, yet taste like you’ve worked miracles in the kitchen. They are perfect for serving throughout the year, but are especially nice to serve during the holidays. Let me tell you though, be prepared for the compliments and requests for the recipe. Oh yeah, and you most likely will be requested to make them for every holiday gathering until the end of time!
Here’s my Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe. I hope you love them!
Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup butter, melted + 2 tablespoons cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin, , cut into large pieces (I used garlic and fine herbs)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place potatoes into large saucepan and add enough water to cover, plus about 1 inch. Cook over medium-low heat until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter, add half and half. Heat until simmering.
- Drain potatoes and pour potatoes back into saucepan used to cook them. Mash potatoes over low heat until smooth. Add the melted butter and half and half mixture and boursin pieces to potatoes. Continue to mash the potatoes until creamy. Then, mix well with a wooden spoon until light, fluffy and smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Pour potatoes into a serving bowl for serving.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare mashed potatoes and pour into a casserole dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid and refrigerate until about 20 minutes before ready to serve. Then, place in a preheated oven at 350º F for 20 minutes.
- When you remove from the oven, top with remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
Hi Robyn
What flavor boursin did you use? And how many oz in the package?
Thanks!
Hi Kail,
I used a 5.2 ounce package of the garlic and fine herb flavor. I hope you enjoy it!
Robyn,
I’ve been making these for 25 years now. My kids make them now. In a pinch if i can’t get (stores out) of the Alouette Cheese I substitute garlic herb pub cheese. Still a old time favorite in my house.
Buried under 5 feet of snow in NH with more comming!
Ann
Hi Robyn
What flavor of the boursin cheese did you use, they come in a few different flavors.
Robyn,
I love boursin cheese. I bet this is delicious.
Annamaria
Can I tell you how excited I am to have found this recipe with a green light to make ahead? Hello Thanksgiving time saver!
These look ridiculously creamy! Mashed potatoes are on the menu for this week, but I may have to shake things up a little and use this recipe 🙂
I would eat Boursin with a spoon. Putting it in mashed potatoes is genius.
Robyn,
I discovered this recipe years age but i don’t know from where. However, these are the BEST potatoes! They are made regularly in my house. Thank you for this post.
Ann
Your mashed potatoes really look great, but foregive me for being stupid, what is boursin?
Don’t feel bad, I didn’t know either! I figured it was a type of cheese, but to be totally honest – have never heard of it! What have we been missing?? LOL
A wonderful cheese that is usually served with crackers. I think its made from Goats Milk.
It’s a brand of cheese.
Hello, I want to make your potatoes today. I made boursin yesterday so I was wondering how much boursin is in a bought package? I need to measure mine out, not sure how much. Thanks you for posting all your recipes, I enjoy all that you post. Have a blessed day. Please continue your good works.