Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes – A delicious side dish perfect as a part of any weeknight meal or as a holiday dish! Red potatoes mashed with creamy boursin cheese and herbs.

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Who else loves mashed potatoes?! One of my favorite ways to have them this season has been to make this garlic herb cheese mashed red potatoes recipe.  While the name might be a mouthful, it is essentially mashed potatoes made with red potatoes that you add garlic herb boursin cheese into to give it a creamy texture and flavor that is hard to top.

Now these mashed potatoes are perfect for everything from being a side dish that’s a part of a regular weeknight meal to being a part of your holiday spread.  I am so excited to whip these tasty mashed potatoes up and serve them on Thanksgiving day!

Common Questions About Making Mashed Red Potatoes

Are red potatoes good for mashing?

Yes! Red potatoes are great for everything from mashing to roasting to baking! The texture of mashed red potatoes is pretty similar to a russet potato.

How do you make red mashed potatoes?

You make mashed red potatoes the same way that you make any other mashed potatoes! Cover them with water, boil, drain, and mash them!

Are red or white potatoes better for mashing?

Either will work well.

Do you peel red potatoes before boiling?

It is not necessary to peel red potatoes before boiling.

What is boursin cheese?

Boursin cheese is essentially cream cheese with herbs and spices mixed into it.  It is available pre-packaged at most grocery stores.

Looking for other dishes to serve with mashed red potatoes for the holidays? Check these recipes out!

Main Courses

• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Maple Dijon Ham

Side Dishes

• 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
• Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
• Instant Pot Creamed Corn

Dessert

• Pumpkin Roll Trifle
• Marshmallow Mousse Pumpkin Pie

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes

Yield: 8 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Garlic Herb Cheese Mashed Red Potatoes - A delicious side dish perfect as a part of any weeknight meal or as a holiday dish! Red potatoes mashed with creamy boursin cheese and herbs.

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds red potatoes (diced)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half)
• 1 package Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat, bring diced potatoes, water, and salt to a boil. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain the liquid out.
2. Once the potatoes are drained, mash the potatoes using a potato masher until the are the desired texture.
3. Add in butter, milk, and boursin cheese. Mix until well combined.