"Say Cheese" Mashed Potatoes

Take 1 tablespoon of the butter and add to a small fry pan, then saute the white parts of the scallions until soft. In a large sauce pot, boil the potatoes until they are tender. Drain the potatoes well, add the sauteed scallions, then mash and whip in butter, salt and white pepper , to taste, with a beater. Fold the cheese into the potatoes and allow it to melt. Stir to evenly distribute cheese , transfer to a serving dish and garnish with finely chopped tender green parts of scallions or fresh chives .