Mashed Potato Mountain - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes or 2 lb. Russet (about 2 lb.), peeled
3 Tbsp. butter plus more for dish
1 small onion, minced
1/2 c. milk, heated
1 1/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Preparation

Boil potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent.
Add warm milk to onion and heat thoroughly.
Remove from heat.
Keep warm. Drain potatoes; return pot briefly so potatoes can dry.
Mash potatoes.
Beat in milk-onion mixture.
Fold in 1 cup cheese. Season to taste.
Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
Form mashed potatoes into a mountain.
\"Rake\" with a fork so whole surface is grooved. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; brush over mountain.