Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Total time: 30 minutes
   Lightly stir the shredded cheddar into the hot potatoes just before serving; some will melt into the potatoes giving them a lovely golden color, some will turn into trails of molten cheese.

 Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes
• 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tsp butter
• 1 - 2 tbs milk
• 1 tsp fresh or dried chives
• dash salt

 Instructions:

• The potatoes:
• Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks.  Put potatoes in medium saucepan and add just enough water to cover. 
• Add salt and cover.  Bring to a boil over medium heat. 
• When boiling (and pay attention or they will boil over) reduce heat and take cover partially off.  Continue cooking until done, 15 - 20 minutes.  They should be very done, easily coming apart when poked with a fork. 
• When done, drain and put back on the heat 10 seconds or so to evaporate any excess moisture.
• To finish: 
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher (or fork if you don't have one).
• Add butter and enough of the milk to get your desired consistency.
• Add half the cheddar and stir well.
• Add the remaining cheddar and stir lightly.