4 lbs. baking potatoes
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. minced parsley
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 egg
Paprika
1/2 c. melted butter

Peel potatoes, cut in halves and cook in boiling, lightly salted water until tender. Mash slightly.

Place potatoes in large mixer bowl; beat until light and fluffy. Add 1/4 cup butter, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cheese, and egg. Whip until well mixed. Cool.

Moisten hands; shape potato mixture into balls, about 3/4 cup each. Place on greased baking sheet; flatten slightly on bottom.

To form roses, dip forefinger in water; make an indentation in center of each potato ball. Swirl finger clockwise to make a spiral. If you wish, cover and chill overnight.

Before baking, sprinkle lightly with paprika and drizzle 1/2 cup melted butter over roses. Bake in a very hot 450 degree oven 8 minutes. Let stand a few minutes. Makes 10 servings. Easy to make!