Fried Pommes Aligot Balls with Bacon

Name: Fried Pommes Aligot Balls with Bacon
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound Gold Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 cubes; 2 piece Garlic, 1 whole and 1 minced; 2 sprig Thyme; 8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, cut into 1 tbsp cubes; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 4 ounce Gruyere Cheese, shredded; 4 ounce Fontina Cheese, shredded; 4 ounce Swiss Cheese, shredded; 4 piece Bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; Salt; Pepper; 3 Eggs, beaten; 2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; Vegetable Oil, for frying; 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped; Hot Honey, for drizzling