Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Boursin

Name: Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Boursin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 10 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces (about 2 kg); 1 cup 18% cream; 1 150-g pkg Cracked Black Pepper or Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin; 1/3 cup snipped chives, about 1 bunch; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt

Prep Time15 mins
Total Time40 mins
Makes8 servings

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Sage Dakota, Prop Styling by Andrea McCrindle

Mashed potatoes are a must-have at any Thanksgiving feast, and this 2004 version is extra dreamy. Chives add a fresh burst of flavour, and creamy Boursin lends richness and a slight tang.

Ingredients

10 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces (about 2 kg)
1 cup 18% cream
1 150-g pkg Cracked Black Pepper or Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin
1/3 cup snipped chives, about 1 bunch
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Boil potatoes in a large pot of water, partially covered, until fork-tender, 20 to 25 min. Drain potatoes, then return to pot (or press through a ricer into pot).
Microwave cream in a heatproof measuring cup on high for 2 min. Add to potatoes, along with cheese, chives, butter and salt. Season with pepper. Mash until fluffy and combined.

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