Get ready to experience a fusion of comfort and flavor with this irresistible VELVEETA Potato Bites recipe. These little bites of joy are the perfect embodiment of creamy potatoes meeting the ooey-gooey goodness of VELVEETA cheese, all enveloped in a satisfyingly crispy exterior.
In this culinary journey, humble baking potatoes are transformed into bite-sized delights that are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering. As you peel and cut these potatoes into chunks, you can already anticipate the satisfying texture and comforting taste they’ll bring to the table.
But there’s more magic to come. Joining the party are the vibrant green onions, lending their fresh and zesty flavor to the mix. A beaten egg binds everything together while a dash of black pepper introduces a hint of warmth and complexity that complements the creaminess to come.
Ah, and then there’s the star of the show—VELVEETA cheese. As you cut this luscious cheese into 24 bite-sized cubes, you can’t help but envision the melty, cheesy goodness that’s about to melt hearts and taste buds alike.
To complete this culinary masterpiece, we coat each cheese-studded potato bite in the SHAKE ‘N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix. This mix promises a crispy, golden-brown crust that will provide the ultimate contrast to the creamy interior, making every bite a textural and flavorful adventure.
As you place these tantalizing morsels into the oven, you can almost hear the sizzle and imagine the cheese oozing out, mingling with the seasoned coating. And then, as the timer dings, you’ll unveil a tray of VELVEETA Potato Bites that are nothing short of sensational. Crispy on the outside, irresistibly cheesy and creamy on the inside—each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a delightful snack, these VELVEETA Potato Bites are bound to become an instant hit. So gather your ingredients, prepare for a mouthwatering experience, and get ready to savor the blend of creamy, cheesy, and crispy in every delectable bite.
Serve the Velveeta Potato Bites with Homemade Ranch Dressing or Whole30 Homemade Ranch Mix.
PrintVELVEETA Potato Bites
Crunchy, popable potato balls with an ooey gooey, cheesy center. Seriously. As if game day isn’t enough fun already. This potato appetizer is as easy as it is delicious. Little loaded potato bites that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: :15
- Total Time: :35
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove / Oven
Ingredients
- 2 lb. baking potatoes (about 6), peeled, cut into chunks
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 24 cubes
- 1 pkt. SHAKE ‘N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
- 1–1/2 cups Salsa
Instructions
- 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. Empty SHAKE ‘N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix into pie plate. Roll potato mixture into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. for each. Insert 1 VELVEETA® cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA. Add to coating mix; turn to evenly coated. Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- BAKE 14 to 16 min. or until heated through. Serve with salsa.