Crispy Cheddar Mashed Potato Puffs - Borden® Cheese

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sour cream, divided
• 1 tsp. finely chopped chives or green onions, plus more for garnish
• 8 oz. Borden® Cheese Medium Cheddar Chunk, divided
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped, about 1 lb.
• 2 tbsp. Borden® Butter
• ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp. seasoned salt
• ⅛ tsp. dry mustard
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 15 bacon strips, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup beer batter dry mix
• Oil, as needed for frying