Chive Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   peel & quarter potatoes.
2. 2
   in a large dutch oven, cook potatoes in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover about 20 minuites or until tender.meanhile,in a small saucepan, combine half & half and butter;heat just until butter melts.
3. 3
   cover & keep warm.
4. 4
   drain potatoes well in a colander,reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
5. 5
   return potatoes to dutch ovenl mash potatoes, gradually adding cream mixture until smooth.
6. 6
   if necessary add reserved potato water until potatoes are desired consistency.
7. 7
   season to taste with salt & peppr,just before serving,stir in chives.