Creamy Boursin Smashed Red-Skinned Potatoes

Turn classic mashed potatoes into these delicious smashed potatoes.

Boursin Smashed Red-Skinned Potatoes Recipe
Makes: 6 servings
Recipe Created By: Kristen Winston Catering
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red-skinned potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces Boursin cheese
  • 2 scallions, chopped (white parts with some green)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Put potatoes in a large saucepan; add cold water to cover and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife – 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat half-and-half with butter in a small saucepan and bring just to a simmer.
  4. Drain potatoes and return them to pan. Use a large metal or wooden spoon to smash the potatoes into a coarse mash.
  5. Add half-and-half mixture and Boursin cheese.
  6. Stir in scallions, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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