Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin with Boursin

 An easy mashed potato dish with the garlic-herb cheese, Boursin makes a great side dish.

 

Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin with Boursin

Ingredients 

• 3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup half-and-half, warmed
• 1 pkg. Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin cheese (5.2 oz)
• 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened and divided
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Procedure

1. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with butter
2. Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling salted water over medium-high heat until for-tender, 15 minutes.
3. Drain [otatoes and return to pot over medium-low heat, cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to remove excess moisture.
4. Add half-and-half, Boursin and 4 Tbsp.. butter; mash potatoes until they reach desired consistency, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer potatoes to prepared dish.  
6. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
7. Combine remaining 4 Tbsp. butter, Parmesan, and parsley; crumble over top of potatoes.
8. Bake potatoes until warmed through and top is golden brown, 45-60 minutes. Sprinkle top with additional parsley.