Rock's Mashed Potaotoes

A terrific alternative to tired mashed potatoes for holiday meals.
This dish must be started two days before serving,
on the day of your meal, all you have to do is re-heat it.

Ingredients:
8 baking potatoes
1 cup butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Two days before serving, boil potatoes whole,
with skins on, until tender, about 25 minutes.
Until you can insert a fork and remove it easily,
Drain, and refrigerate to cool.
The day before serving, peel and grate the potatoes.
Place the potatoes into a large bowl
and toss gently with melted butter, half-and-half,
onion, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
The day of the meal, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake for 1 hour, uncovered.
Broil for a minute at the end to brown the top if desired.