Garlic-herb Make-ahead Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages boursin cheese (or other garlic-herb cream cheese)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil the potatoes and garlic in salted water to cover until tender; drain.
• 2 preheat the oven to 350° degrees; rub a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.
• 3 sprinkle the parmesan cheese into the dish and tip the dish so the cheese is evenly distributed and adheres to the butter.
• 4 put the potatoes and garlic into a large bowl, add the sour cream, boursin, 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter, and the chives.
• 5 using an electric mixer, beat the potatoes until smooth.
• 6 taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• 7 transfer to the prepared dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• 8 **at this point, you can cover and refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
• 9 bring to room temperature before continuing.
• 10 bake the potatoes until golden, about 25 minutes; serve hot.