Velveeta Cheese Bites

VELVEETA CHEESE 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. Velveeta, cut into 24 cubes
1 pouch extra crispy seasoned coating mix
1-1/2 cups thick 'n chunky salsa

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool 10 minutes. Mash potatoes until smooth. Add onions, egg and pepper; mix just until blended. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll potato mixture into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. for each. Insert 1 Velveeta cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing Velveeta cube with potato mixture. Place potato balls on baking sheet covered with coating mix; turn until evenly coated. Place on clean baking sheet. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until heated through. Serve with salsa. Makes 24 servings.