Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Wash potatoes and cut into cubes.  Steam potatoes in a steamer pot until tender.

Place steamed potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Mash the potatoes.  This can be done with a fork, a potato masher or an immersion blender.  For reference, I used an immersion blender.

Add in remaining ingredients.  (For fresh thyme, remove the stems and just use the leaves.)  Mix well.

Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet.  If you don't have a cookie scoop, simply use a spoon, spatula or even your hands to make the tots.

Place the tots in the middle rack of the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  Optional: broil a few minutes to brown the tops.