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In a large mixing bowl add mashed potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Mix with rubber spatula until very well combined.
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If the mixture is dry and crumbly, add another beaten egg. If the mixture is wet, add a little more flour and mix again.
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Using a ½ cups measuring cup (or 4 oz cookie scoop), portion out ½ cup of the mixture and form a patty about ½ inch thick.
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Place on parchment lined plate or baking dish. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
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Preheat a skillet over medium/medium high heat, when hot add vegetable oil.
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Add the patties to the oil, cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Place the patties on a wire cooling rack to drain any grease.
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Serve warm or room temperature topped with scallions, parsley or sour cream.