3 cup cold mashed potatoes
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 cup finely shredded colby-jack or cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 cup finely crushed plain or Ranch flavored potato chips [more if needed]
vegetable oil and butter for frying
sour cream