Name: The Secret Ingredient for Incredible Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 (5.2-ounce) package garlic and herb gournay cheese (such as Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs), at room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Finely chopped mixed tender fresh herbs (such as chives and flat-leaf parsley), optional

Ingredients

8 serv.

2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 (5.2-ounce) package garlic and herb gournay cheese (such as Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs), at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Finely chopped mixed tender fresh herbs (such as chives and flat-leaf parsley), optional

Instructions

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1 Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Add 3 tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until very tender and a fork inserted into the potatoes slides through with no resistance, about 15 minutes. Drain well in a colander and transfer the potatoes back to the hot pot off the heat. Stir and toss the potatoes in the pot until no water remains.
2 Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until very smooth. (Alternatively, transfer the potatoes to a heatproof bowl and rice the potatoes back into the pot.) Add the cream or half and half, 5 tablespoons of the butter, the gournay cheese, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Mash and stir until fully combined.
3 Serve immediately, topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and chopped herbs, if using. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!