Herb and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Name: Herb and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of thyme; "Salt to taste, black peppercorns in a coarse grind, and anise seeds in a fine grind"; 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cups peeled potatoes; 1 1/2 cups unpeeled potatoes; Olive oil for brushing; Thyme sprigs for garnish

1
1 tablespoon of thyme
2
"Salt to taste, black peppercorns in a coarse grind, and anise seeds in a fine grind"
3
2 egg whites
4
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5
1 1/2 cups peeled potatoes
6
1 1/2 cups unpeeled potatoes
7
Olive oil for brushing
8
Thyme sprigs for garnish

Ingredients

1
1 tablespoon of thyme
2
"Salt to taste, black peppercorns in a coarse grind, and anise seeds in a fine grind"
3
2 egg whites
4
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5
1 1/2 cups peeled potatoes
6
1 1/2 cups unpeeled potatoes
7
Olive oil for brushing
8
Thyme sprigs for garnish

Directions

1
In a mortar, crush the thyme with salt, anise, and black pepper and reserve
2
In a bowl, beat the egg whites until snowy using a hand mixer
3
Add the crushed spices and mix well
4
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine
5
Combine the potatoes and spread in a large baking dish lined with aluminum foil brushed with olive oil
6
Place in a moderate oven (350°F), preheated, for 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes with a fork to prevent the potato from sticking together
7
Let it cool, garnish with thyme sprigs, and serve.