Ingredient

• 6 Idaho or russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for cooking potatoes
• 1 cup milk, warmed

• Step 1

  Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water to 2 inches above potatoes. Season water generously with salt and bring potatoes to a boil to cook for 40 minutes, until very tender.

• Step 2

  Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash potatoes with warm milk until smooth. Fold in mascarpone and chives. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.