Boursin Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes using just a handful of ingredients.

Prep: 15

Cook: 20

Total: 35

Recipe makes approximately 8 servings

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (or russet potatoes; washed, peeled, cubed)
1 big pinch salt (plus more to taste)
¼ cup butter
½ cup milk of choice (at or near room temperature)
1 5.2-ounce wheel Boursin garlic & fine herb cheese (at room temperature, cut into small pieces)
finely chopped fresh chives (optional, to garnish)

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Place cubed potatoes in large pot. Cover potatoes with enough water that waterline sits approximately 1" above top of potatoes. Sprinkle 1 large pinch salt into water.
Heat pot over medium-high heat. Once water begins to boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with tines of fork.
Remove pot from heat. Carefully pour water and potatoes out of pot and into colander. Drain well, then transfer potatoes to large mixing bowl. Use potato masher to lightly mash potatoes.
Place butter in small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds or until butter is melted but not bubbling or burnt.
Add melted butter, milk, and pieces of Boursin to mixing bowl with potatoes. Resume mashing until potato mixture is light and fluffy, being careful not to overwork potatoes. Taste potato mixture and add salt if desired.
Transfer mashed potatoes to serving bowl or plates. Garnish with chopped chives if desired and serve warm.

Boursin mashed potatoes can be prepared a little early if needed. Just transfer them to an oven-safe dish, cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, and place the dish in an oven preheated to 200° Fahrenheit. Check the potatoes periodically with a thermometer to ensure their temperature never falls out of the food-safe range (below 140° Fahrenheit).
Make it Dairy Free: Use almond or coconut milk, dairy-free butter, and Boursin Dairy-Free.