Irish Cheddar and Chive Smashed Potatoes

From Wild Oats Natural Marketplace. Looks irresistible and had to post for safekeeping. Note: Since posting this, I have made this several times due to popular demand. It was the star of my Thanksgiving feast.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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

Directions

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. 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.