DUCHESS POTATOES FOR RISE

Steps:

• Bake the potatoes in a preheated 400 degree oven for 1 hour or untilthey are tender.
• Halve the potatoes lengthwise, scrape the flesh into a bowl.
• Press through a ricer or sieve into a large bowl.
• With and electric mixer beat in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing between.
• Add half and half and beat the mixture until it is combined well and smooth.
• Add 1/3 cup parmesan.
• Add nutmeg, pepper, salt, to taste.
• Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large decorative tip.
• Pipe mixture into 6 rosettes onto a buttered baking sheet.
• Drizzle them with melted butter and remaining cheese.
• The rosettes may be chilled, covered loosely, for several hours or overnight.
• Bake the potatoe rosettes in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes for potatoes at room temp.
• or 25 minutes to 30 minutes for chilled potatoes, or until they are heated through.
• Put the baking sheet under a broiler about 6 inches from the heat, and broil them until the tops are golden.