Place the bacon in a large deep skillet, cook over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet. Mix mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir in crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese. Form the mixture into 8 patties. heat the bacon drippings over medium heat. Pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side about 4 minutes per side.
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