If potatoes are too soft to set up, add additional instant mashed potatoes. If too firm, add additional milk or chicken stock to soften. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush 10 to 12 individual oven-proof dishes that are about 4 inches in diameter with butter. Place potato mixture in pastry bag and pipe into dishes in circular pattern.
Dust tops with paprika and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Makes about 10 to 12 servings. Hungarian paprika 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper 4 to 6 bay leaves Salt to taste Dredge meat through flour, then brown in oil over medium-high heat, stirring often. After meat is lightly browned on most sides, add pepper and onions. Cook 10 minutes.