Potato Pancakes w/ Pork Filling

Ingredients

• 230 grams ground pork
• 1 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1/4 tsp EACH salt & pepper
• red crushed pepper to taste
• pinch of ground ginger
• 3 strips bacon
• 1/4 cup onion, diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups cold mashed potatoes
• 1 egg, beaten
• 30 grams cheddar cheese, grated, optional
• 1/3-1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper