In a large stockpot, boil water.

Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in potatoes.

Let stand one minute, then stir in cream cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions.

Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.

Place potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate until cold.

Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Place flour (season with a touch of salt/pepper), eggs, and panko into three separate bowls and set aside.

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop mashed potatoes into your hands.

Lightly flatten with your fingers.

Place cheese cube into the center of the potatoes.

Top with another scoop of mashed potatoes.

Seal seam and roll into a ball.

Dunk ball into flour then egg then panko.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Bake in pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the panko is golden brown and the cheese is melty in the center.

Whisk ingredients together and chill in fridge until ready to use.

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