Easy Cheesy Spud Bites

Easy Cheesy Spud Bites

2 lb. Baking potatoes (about 5), peeled, cut into chunks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
4 oz. Cheese Of Choice, cut into 24 cubes
1 pouch SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
1-1/2 cups Salsa of your choice

COOK potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 min. Or until tender; drain. Cool 10 min. Mash potatoes until smooth. Add onions, egg and pepper; mix just until blended.

HEAT oven to 400ºF. Roll potato mixture into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. For each. Insert 1 cube of cheese into center of each ball, completely enclosing cheese cube with potato mixture. Place potato balls on baking sheet covered with coating mix; turn until evenly coated. Place on clean baking sheet.