Crispy Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 chive or green onion, chopped
• 2 ounces block cheddar cheese, preferably borden medium cheddar chunk
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 15 bacon strips, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup beer batter dry mix
• 2/3 cup water
• oil, as needed for frying
• chive cream
• 8 cheddar crisps
• chives, for serving