Irish Cheddar And Chive Smashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs organic red potatoes, scrubbed
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons organic unsalted butter
1/2 cup organic milk, warmed
2/3 cup irish cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chives or 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Cut potatoes into 2 inch chunks. Place in saucepan, cover with water and stir in 2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, turn down to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
Drain potatoes, return to saucepan. Mash potatoes by hand to a coarse texture. Turn heat to low, stir milk and butter. Fold in cheese and chives and add salt and pepper to taste.