Although it was first made in 1957, Boursin cheese is an ingredient that your grandmother probably wouldn’t recognize. But that doesn’t mean it’s not extremely delicious. While it makes a lovely addition to a snack board, Boursin’s super-creamy texture makes it perfect for adding to all manner of dishes, from easy pastas to classic casseroles. These are some of our favorite ways to use it, inspired by our readers.

Use It In Tomato Pie

Southern tomato pies are typically packed with a mixture of cheeses—sometimes even pimiento cheese! Boursin is an excellent addition; simply substitute one round of Boursin for ½ cup of the shredded cheese and half of the mayo.

Toss It With Pasta

Our 4-Ingredient Bourson Pasta recipe went viral because it’s so easy. Just pile some tomatoes and a couple of Boursin rounds in a casserole dish with some cooked pasta and dinner is done.

Top It With Pepper Jelly

Now this may be a controversial one, but we heard from several readers that a dollop of pepper jelly on top of a cute little Boursin round is a tasty upgrade from the traditional cream cheese. We’ll let you be the judge of that!

Spread It On A Sandwich

One reader shared an idea that we can’t stop thinking about. “Spread Boursin on a roast beef sandwich,” she advised. Whoa. We’re totally into that idea!

Stir It Into Mashed Potatoes

If you think there’s no way to improve upon classic mashed potatoes, we cordially invite you to stir a round of Boursin into your next bowl of taters. Creamy, herby, and salty, it’s a delicious upgrade.

Dollop Into A Casserole

This is another reader idea that made us hungry. So, you know your classic Broccoli-Rice Casserole, right? If you want to freshen it up a bit, stir in a round of Boursin. It’s a subtle flavor enhancer that fits in nicely with this classic recipe.

Stuff It In Chicken

Feeling fancy? Slice a chicken breast almost in half, tuck a slice of Boursin inside, wrap with bacon, secure with a wooden pick, and bake at 375°F in a casserole dish until cooked through, about 35 minutes.

Add It To Quiche

The hero of Southern brunches and luncheons only gets better when you invite Boursin to the party. Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.

Slice It For Steak

You know how good a steak is when you add a pat of butter or some crumbled blue cheese on top? Boursin is even better.

Eat It With Chips

This suggestion from a commenter at first made us say “hmmm…”  but the more we think about it, the more we’re into it. Some high-falutin’ folks croon about eating caviar with sour cream and potato chips. Their appetizer their choice. We love the idea of scooping into a baby round of Boursin with barbecue chips—the ultimate high-and-low snack.