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Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Oct 28, 2022 · 9 Comments

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Collage with boursin mashed potatoes in a wooden bowl topped with melted butter and fresh chopped chives on top, a spoon taking a scoop of the same mashed potatoes on bottom, and the words "boursin mashed potatoes" in the center

Boursin Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and soft, made with garlic-herb Boursin cheese. So amazing, you don't even need the gravy!

Wooden bowl full of Boursin mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and freshly chopped chives with a bunch of fresh parsley behind

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

If you thought you loved mashed potatoes before, give these Boursin Mashed Potatoes a try!

They're even better than the traditional version because they incorporate creamy, garlic-herb Boursin cheese. This adds so much creamy, rich, buttery flavor and is such a quick and simple way to dress up your mashed potatoes.

They're so easy to make, they're fool-proof and make a delicious, yet decadent addition to both holiday and weeknight dinner tables.

What are Boursin Mashed Potatoes?

Boursin Mashed Potatoes are mashed potatoes taken to the next creamy, decadent, savory level by adding soft, creamy Boursin cheese.

What Kind of Cheese is Boursin Made From?

Boursin is a brand of Gournay cheese. It's a soft cheese seasoned with herbs and spices. Although it is just an herb-flavored French cream cheese that can be easily imitated, only Boursin with its buttery flavor and slightly crumbly texture can be labeled as an “All natural Gournay cheese”.

Metal spoon scooping Boursin mashed potatoes topped with freshly chopped chives out of a wooden bowl

What are the Best Potatoes to Use for Boursin Mashed Potatoes?

I use Yukon gold potatoes, which is why the pictures show golden mashed potatoes instead of the more traditional creamy white color. Yukon Gold potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor and creamy, dense consistency.

Another great option is the starchy Russet potato. These will mash up smooth, light, and fluffy, but you do have to peel them.

Do You Have to Peel Yukon Gold Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes?

Nope! The best part about Yukon gold potatoes is that they thin, soft skins that don't require peeling. Of course, you definitely can peel them if you prefer.

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Wooden bowl full of Boursin mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and freshly chopped chives with a bunch of fresh parsley behind

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Boursin Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and soft, made with garlic-herb Boursin cheese. So amazing, you don't even need the gravy!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 to 6 ounces garlic-and-herb Boursin cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  • Place potatoes into a medium saucepan. Add cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch. Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the water.
  • Turn heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, cover, and reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily poke through the potatoes with a fork.
  • Drain cooked potatoes from water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add in Boursin and butter, and mash until creamy.
  • Add cream and salt and pepper to taste, and continue mixing and mashing until smooth.
  • Serve warm topped with more butter and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Boursin: You can substitute cream cheese or goat cheese instead with similar results.
  • Cream: Don't substitute cream. It will change both the flavor and the consistency.
  • Herbs: Mix in some fresh herbs such as freshly chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives, and sprinkle some on top to serve.
  • Mashed Potatoes too thick? Add some milk to thin them out.
  • Want perfectly smooth potatoes? Whip quickly with an electric mixer. But be careful with this. Mixing for too long will make your potatoes gluey.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Cool the mashed potatoes completely, then spoon them into a freezer-safe container. Label, date, and freeze for up to 1 month. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a large saucepan over medium heat or in a large microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, adding more cream or milk if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Kay Anders says

    October 28, 2022 at 1:23 pm

    Step 1 is obviously incorrect.

    And, we must assume that you meant to say: Don’t substitute anything (else) for the cream, as it would change the consistency.

    One of the reasons I’ve enjoyed reading and making Gracious Wife recipes is that, up to this point, they’ve been fairly well-written and clear… Oh, well!!!! 😔

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    • Michelle says

      October 28, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      We all make mistakes. The recipe instructions are drag-and-drop on my end so they're easy to re-order while writing, and it looks like I just dragged that up to the top on accident. I did mean "don't substitute cream," though. That might be a matter of wording preference. My phrasing was verb form, replace. Don't "replace" cream. Thanks for letting me know. I've fixed the instructions.

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      • Kay Anders says

        October 28, 2022 at 10:46 pm

        Thanks for editing.

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    • Tammy A says

      November 06, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      WOW! Step back Kay and take a look in the mirror! Have YOU NEVER made a mistake? You can politely call her attention to a human error without sounding SO RUDE! Have a blessed day!

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    February 07, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    Oooh, these mashed potatoes sound so good with the addition of the garlic-herb Boursin cheese. So easy too.

    Reply
  3. Kelley says

    February 07, 2023 at 12:51 pm

    Oh my goodness this is a game changer! Boursin cheese in mashed potatoes is now going to be a standard! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. TAYLER ROSS says

    February 07, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    These are the BEST mashed potatoes I've ever had! The flavor is incredible and they're so creamy!

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  5. Andrea says

    February 07, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    Bye bye to boring mashed potatoes. I'm going to impress my family with these flavored pack boursin mashed potatoes. yum!

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    February 07, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    These are seriously so creamy. I love the flavor the Boursin added to it!

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