The 1 Surprising Ingredient You Should Use for Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

The One Surprising Ingredient for Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes

If you want creamy, flavorful, and cheesy mashed potatoes, adding Boursin cheese is a game-changer. This ingredient elevates mashed potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness, making everyone ask for the recipe.

About the Author

Bailey Fink is a dedicated home cook and a news editor at Allrecipes. She covers a wide range of topics, from new product launches to trending food phenomena on TikTok, and explores why dishes taste better at specific restaurants. Bailey has authored hundreds of articles including how-to guides, food news, trends, and product reviews during her time at Allrecipes.

Thanksgiving Favorite Dish

Everyone has a favorite dish at Thanksgiving. For many, it's the turkey or stuffing, while others look forward to pumpkin pie or candied yams. For me, mashed potatoes are the highlight—especially now that I discovered a simple upgrade.

Enhancing Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple that’s easy to prepare and tough to mess up. Yet, there are always ways to enhance them with new ingredients. Some prefer bacon, others garlic, but from now on, I’m choosing Boursin.

What Is Boursin?

Boursin is a soft cheese spread made from Gournay cheese. It’s blended with herbs and spices, offering a deliciously rich and savory taste that complements mashed potatoes perfectly.

"Boursin is a soft cheese spread made with Gournay cheese that has flavorful herbs and spices mixed directly into it."

Adding Boursin transforms traditional mashed potatoes into a creamy, herby, and irresistible side dish.

Author's Summary: Adding Boursin cheese to mashed potatoes delivers a rich, creamy texture and herbaceous flavor, making them irresistibly delicious for any occasion.

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Allrecipes Allrecipes — 2025-11-03