Potato Pave Tots with Caviar

Name: Potato Pave Tots with Caviar
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pounds Idaho® Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced – 1/16 inch; ½-¾ lb. butter, melted; 1 bunch thyme, picked leaves only; 3 Tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons pepper, coarse ground; 6 ea. hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 1 teaspoon shallots, finely minced; ½ bunch chives, finely minced; 12 ounces crème fraȋche; 6 ounces The Caviar Co. Kaluga Caviar (or your favorite caviar)