Description
Indulgent and creamy mashed potatoes elevated with brown butter, aromatic herbs, and rich Boursin cheese. A perfect side dish for special occasions or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling)
- 1 cup salted butter
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 (5.3 oz.) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup finely grated, plus more for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes into 1″ cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water about 1″ above the potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon salt and stir.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat the pot over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Brown the butter: In a saucepan, brown 1 cup salted butter over medium heat. Once it begins to brown, add the sage leaves and thyme to fry. Remove from heat when browned.
- Drain and prepare the cream mixture: Drain the potatoes and leave them in the strainer. In the empty pot, combine Boursin cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and about ⅔ of the brown butter (reserve sage leaves for topping). Stir over medium heat until cheese melts.
- Mash the potatoes: Add the potatoes back to the pot and mash until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining brown butter and herbs.
Notes
- For extra fluffy potatoes, consider using a potato ricer instead of a masher.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of milk or cream and warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75
