Start by scrubbing the potatoes clean. Then peel the potatoes and cut in half
Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water add 1 tsp. of salt.
Place the pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 7-10 minutes. Then remove 3 0f the potato half’s and set aside. Continue boiling the remaining potatoes for an additional 7-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Transfer to a colander and drain well.
Place the pot back over medium heat add the butter and the milk bring to low simmer . add the potatoes, parmesan cheese, parsley salt and pepper to taste.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Then place the mashed potatoes in a lightly buttered pie pan.
Cut the reserved potatoes into thin slices. Place then on the mashed potatoes in a pretty pattern. Sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese and broil until just beginning to brown about 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian parsley.
