Mashed Potato Balls

simple to make contains ingredients found in any kitchen. Strictly my own idea for a delicious side dish. Cooking times are maximum. You may adjust quantity of the seasonings to suit your own taste.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 4 -6  large potatoes
• 1  tablespoon  crushed dried thyme
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 lb unsalted butter

Directions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes
2. In a medium pot bring to boil 8 cups water (water must be enough to cover the potatoes)
3. Add salt, onions, 2 tbsp butter and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are cooked soft.
4. Drain retaining the water.
5. In a mid sized mixing bowl mix together (use a cake mixer or electric egg beater)
6. 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.
7. Scoop potatoes and place balls in an oblong baking dish.
8. Melt remaining butter and baste balls.
9. Bake in preheated oven at 375° for 15 mins or until tops of potato balls are brownish.