4 Servings 40 min Cook
1/4 Tsp Pepper
4 Potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia) Potato
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp chopped Chives
Peel and quarter potatoes.
Put potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt in a 3-quart pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
Bring to a boil, covered with lid, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.
Add oil, pepper, chives (if using), remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cooking water and mash with a potato masher or fork.
Add more cooking water for a looser consistency.
