Mashed Potato Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and cut the potatoes
2. 2
   In a medium pot bring to boil 8 cups water (water must be enough to cover the potatoes)
3. 3
   Add salt, onions, 2 tbsp butter and potatoes.
4. 4
   Boil until potatoes are cooked soft.
5. 5
   Drain retaining the water.
6. 6
   In a mid sized mixing bowl mix together (use a cake mixer or electric egg beater)
7. 7
   1/4 cup of the drained water, potatoes, Thyme and 1/2 cup butter until mixture is soft and creamy (add water as needed to bring mixture to a texture where the mashed potatoes can be scooped up with an ice cream scooper.
8. 8
   Scoop potatoes and place balls in an oblong baking dish.
9. 9
   Melt remaining butter and baste balls.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven at 375 for 15 mins or until tops of potato balls are brownish.