Peel and cut potato into small cubes. Place in pot, cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Boil potatoes until very soft and falling apart.

In a separate pot bring the cream, butter and chopped chives, garlic salt and pepper to the boil. If you're using Parmesan put that in too.

Pour water off the potatoes and pour the cream mixture onto potatoes. Mash.

It looks very sloppy, but let it stand for a few minutes before serving. They turn out creamy and delicious