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 black pepper together in a bowl;

stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.