Duchess Potatoes Au Gratin

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces (about 4 medium potatoes)
• water
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
• cooking spray (optional)

1. Cook potatoes in water in a large sauce pan until tender.
2. Drain and mash.
3. Mix remaining ingredients, (except cooking spray) in a large bowl.
4. Add to potatoes.
5. Whip smooth with a hand mixer.
6. Pipe onto a greased baking sheet using a large star tip in a pastry bag into 12 swirls, or spoon about 1/3 of a cup into mounds.
7. Spray with cooking spray for a crispier crust if desired.
8. Bake in 425u0b0 F oven for about 20 minutes until tips are golden brown.

potatoes, water, margarine, eggs, salt, onion powder, fresh ground black pepper, cheddar cheese, cream, cooking spray

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/duchess-potatoes-au-gratin-51414 (may not work)