Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup milk whole
• 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• potato masher

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender; drain.
2. Combine whole milk and butter in a small saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat until butter melts.
3. Remove milk mixture from heat.
4. Return potatoes to pan; mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
5. Add milk mixture, salt, and pepper, stirring until well combined. Stir in chopped fresh chives.