Irish Cheddar and Chive Smashed Potatoes

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 green onion, finely chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.