Gold Potato Bacon Croquettes, Jackpot Beer Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 lb. peeled yellow gold potatoes, cubed (or about 4 1/2 cups chilled mashed potatoes)
• 3 green onions, white and green parts chopped separately
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped fine
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus extra for garnish
• 1 1/2 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tablesppons unsalted butter
• 2 Tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beer (your choice), poured and left to rest for at least 15 minutes
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon fine ground sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper