Boursin Whipped Potatoes is a creamy flavorful potato recipe infused with garlic and Boursin cheese. It's the perfect side dish for entertaining, Sunday suppers and the holidays.
If you're looking for a show-stopping side dish that pairs perfectly with just about any main course, look no further than Boursin Whipped Potatoes.
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Boursin Potatoes
Heavy cream and Boursin cheese elevate this classic comfort food into a gourmet delight.
Boursin cheese is a soft cheese bursting with a fine herbs flavor.
With their luxurious creamy texture, these whipped potatoes are a decadent side dish worthy of any special occasion
Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.
If you’re hosting a dinner party, entertaining for the holidays or simply craving an indulgent side dish for a Sunday dinner, this recipe delivers every time.
The smooth, creamy texture and rich, garlicky flavor make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
This recipe makes six cups of mashed potatoes, ideal for a gathering. But you can easily halve this recipe if you are serving a smaller group.
Make this creamiest mashed potatoes recipe and get ready for the compliments to the cook!
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How to make whipped potatoes
This is a quick overview of how to make this Boursin mashed potatoes recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Step 1: Place the potatoes in a pot with enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender; drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small saucepot, combine the heavy cream, butter, garlic, kosher salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is heated through.
- Step 3: With a mixer or immersion blender, whip the potatoes. Gradually add the warm cream mixture and beat until blended.
- Step 4: Add the Boursin and beat until the potatoes have a whipped consistency.
Expert recipe tips
- Halve the recipe - You can easily halve the recipe when serving a smaller group
- Don’t overmix - Overmixing potatoes can make them gluey. Stop as soon as they’re smooth, whipped and well combined.
- Room temperature ingredients - Let the Boursin cheese soften to room temperature before mixing. This ensures tat it blends nicely and easily into the hot potatoes.
- Salt the cooking water - Adding salt to the boiling water helps season the potatoes from the inside out.
- Starchy potatoes - Starchy potatoes like Russets or yellow potatoes, such as Yukon golds, make the best mashed potatoes
- Garlic lovers – Add more garlic if you are a garlic lover!
- Caramelized onions - Stir in minced caramelized onions for even more flavor!
Substitutions
- Potatoes - Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for their buttery texture, but russet potatoes will also work well in this recipe
- Boursin Cheese - Boursin cheese comes in a variety of flavors. Experiment with making this recipe with other flavors, such as Shallot & Chive or Cracked Black Pepper.
- Heavy Cream – Half and half can be substituted for heavy cream
- Potato Masher – If you prefer more texture in your mashed potatoes, you can use a potato masher, or potato ricer, instead of an electric mixex
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Small pot
- Mixer or immersion blender
- Kitchen scale
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
Storage & Reheating
- Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally. You may want to add a splash of cream or milk to restore the creamy texture.
- As always, check on proper storage recommendations at more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Variations
- Fresh herbs - Stir in a handful of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or dill for extra flavor and freshness.
- Cheesier potatoes - Stir in some grated Parmesan cheese for even more cheesy flavor.
- Roasted garlic - Replace fresh garlic with roasted garlic for a sweeter, more mellow flavor.
- Truffle flavor - Add a drizzle of truffle oil before serving or a pinch of truffle salt for a gourmet touch
Ingredients
Ingredients for garlic whipped potatoes:
- Yukon Gold potatoes – a buttery starchy potato perfect for mashed potatoes
- heavy cream – adds rich dairy notes
- butter – adds an indulgent buttery flavor
- garlic – creates a light garlic flavor throughout the whipped potatoes
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
- pepper – adds a savory note
- Boursin cheese – adds creaminess and lots of garlic and herb flavor
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What to serve with mashed potatoes
Boursin Whipped Potatoes Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 Tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (5.3 ounces ) Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin cheese
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Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a pot with enough cold water to cover them.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender; drain potatoes and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepot, combine the heavy cream, butter, garlic, kosher salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is heated through. Do not let the mixture come to a boil
- With a mixer or immersion blender, mash the potatoes. Gradually add the warm cream mixture and beat until blended.
- Add the Boursin and beat until the potatoes have a whipped consistency.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
Notes
- Halve the recipe - You can easily halve the recipe when serving a smaller group
- Don’t overmix - Overmixing potatoes can make them gluey. Stop as soon as they’re smooth, whipped and well combined.
- Room temperature ingredients - Let the Boursin cheese soften to room temperature before mixing. This ensures tat it blends nicely and easily into the hot potatoes.
- Salt the cooking water - Adding salt to the boiling water helps season the potatoes from the inside out.
- Starchy potatoes - Starchy potatoes like Russets or yellow potatoes, such as Yukon golds, make the best mashed potatoes
- Garlic lovers – Add more garlic if you are a garlic lover!
- Caramelized onions - Stir in minced caramelized onions for even more flavor!
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