Beef Tallow-Fried Bacon Potato Croquettes with Herb Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 T
  Unsalted Butter
• 2 T
  All-Purpose Flour
• 1 c
  Whole Milk, warm
• 1 c
  Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• Salt and White Pepper, to taste
• 2 lb.
  Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 c
  Sour Cream
• 1/4 c
  Fresh Chives, chopped
• 1/2 c
  Cooked Bacon, finely chopped
• Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
• 2 parts
  Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
• 1 part
  Cheddar Béchamel (from above)
• 1 c
  All-Purpose Flour
• 2 ea.
  Eggs, beaten
• 2 c
  Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs (seasoned with 1 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika)
• Beef tallow, for deep frying
• 1/2 c
  Sour Cream
• 1/2 c
  Buttermilk
• 1/2 c
  Mayonnaise
• 1 T
  Fresh Dill, finely chopped
• 1 T
  Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 T
  Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp.
  Onion Powder
• Salt and Pepper, to taste