Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Ready to give your mashed potatoes a bit of fancy flavor? These boursin mashed potatoes transform the classic side dish into something truly special. The flavored cheese adds both an incredible creamy texture, as well as the sophisticated flavor that everyone loves. It’s just as easy as regular mashed potatoes and you can make this holiday side with just four ingredients!
The ultimate mashed potato upgrade. 🥔✨
Traditional mashed potatoes (assuming they are made with plenty of butter and cream) are delicious. But when we add boursin to the mix?
It’s next level and the best kind of upgrade. We’ve used garlic & herb boursin that is melted into the heavy cream and butter mixture and then folded into the mashed potatoes. It’s incredible, and…
🥔 Seriously delicious: Ultra-creamy, herb-infused potatoes with rich garlic flavor that’s perfectly balanced in every spoonful.
🧀 Made with simple ingredients: Just potatoes, Boursin cheese, butter, and cream create a restaurant-quality side!
⏰ Ready in 40 minutes: Quick enough for weekend dinners but impressive enough for special holiday meals.
🌿 Built-in seasoning: Boursin’s garlic and herbs mean no measuring or guessing with multiple seasonings required.
🎉 Holiday showstopper: Creates the kind of side dish that gets more compliments than the main course.
👨👩👧👦 Family-approved: Familiar comfort food elevated just enough to feel special without feeling like a totally different dish.
♨️ Stays creamy: Reheats beautifully!
You’ll also want to try hot honey brussels sprouts, French green beans, spinach and bacon salad, and ham and potatoes au gratin.
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring these creamy boursin potatoes to the table: russet potatoes, butter, heavy cream, garlic and herb boursin cheese, and sea salt.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Don’t overcook the potatoes! They should be fork-tender but not falling apart, which prevents waterlogged, gummy texture.
- Feeding kids without pressure: Mashed potatoes are a pretty basic side dish, but that doesn’t mean kids will love it! I have one who adores mashed potatoes and one who doesn’t. 🙂
- Variations: Try different Boursin flavors like shallot and chive, or add crispy bacon bits for extra indulgence.
Boursin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 cups (~10 servings) 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These boursin mashed potatoes are incredibly creamy and flavorful! Made with garlic herb boursin cheese for the ultimate gourmet side dish.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs. potatoes (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 5.3–oz. boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor)
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- freshly cracked pepper for serving
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces, and place into a large pot (3 liters of water, 1 tablespoon of salt) of cold salted water.
- Bring potatoes to a boil. Uncover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain potatoes and let dry for a minute or two.
- When potatoes are close to being cooked through, combine butter, heavy cream, and Boursin cheese in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring together, and breaking up cheese with a spoon until everything is warm and butter and boursin are melted.
- Pour half of the butter mixture over potatoes and mash with a potato masher until potatoes are smooth, adding the remaining liquid as you mash, until you reach the perfect consistency. Season with salt and mash in to distribute.
- Serve with freshly cracked pepper and flaky salt to taste.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
- Ingredient notes: Russet potatoes create a fluffier texture while Yukon Gold potatoes provide creamier, buttery results. Both work beautifully.
- Prep ahead: Make up to 2 hours ahead and keep warm in a slow cooker on low with extra cream stirred in.
- Helpful tools: A potato ricer creates the smoothest texture, but a hand masher will do the job just fine!
- Serve with: Roasted meats, holiday turkey, prime rib, glazed ham, or any main dish that needs an elevated, memorable side.
Serving Suggestions
These are a wonderful side dish to holiday spreads or classic roasted meats. Here are a few favorites:
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- Roasted Chicken
- Apricot Glazed Ham
- Roasted Beef or Steaks
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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