Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Delicious boursin mashed potatoes make dinner preparation a cinch. Make these mashed potatoes a day in advance then keep them hot in the slow cooker until serving time. Use your stand mixer to make preparation a little easier. These are great for holiday dinners!

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 10 to 12

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds potatoes
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin cheese with garlic and herbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, optional
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives, optional
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• milk, as needed
• butter for the slow cooker, if making ahead

Preparation:

Peel potatoes, cut into chunks, rinse, and put in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and partially cover the pan to allow potatoes to dry.In a large bowl, mash the potaoes with butter, salt, pepper, Boursin cheese, parsley, chives, and sour cream. Mix in milk until desired consistancy is reached. If making these a day in advance refrigerate overnight. About 2 to 3 hours before serving, butter the crockery insert of a slow cooker. Add potatoes, cover, and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Turn to LOW and continue cooking until serving time. Stir a few times.Serves 10 to 12.