Garlic-and-Herb Mashed Potatoes

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These mashed potatoes are a speedy, nearly effortless dish thanks to a flavor-packed special ingredient: a garlic-and-herb-flecked spreadable cheese (such as Boursin). For a colorful twist, use purple Peruvian potatoes instead of Yukon Golds to make purple mashed potatoes.

Justin Chapple

Updated on August 2, 2023

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Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Garlic-and-Herb Mashed Potatoes — Photo: Photo by Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Prissy Lee

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or purple potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
12 cups water
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 cups garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin or Alouette) (from 3 [5.2-ounces] pkg.), at room temperature
1.50 cups whole milk, warmed
Cracked black pepper and unsalted butter, for garnish

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot. Add 12 cups water; bring to a boil over high. Add salt, and reduce heat to medium; simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, shaking off any excess water.
Pass potatoes through a ricer back into pot. Add spreadable cheese and milk; fold until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Garnish with black pepper and butter.

Originally appeared: November 2021