Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are hearty, flavorful bites perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- large bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
Meat & Dairy
- 1 lb ground sausage mild or spicy
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies drained
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
Baking Mix
- 1.5 cups Bisquick baking mix or similar baking mix
Spices
- garlic powder optional
- onion powder optional
- paprika optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine base: In a large bowl, add the uncooked ground sausage and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until mostly combined.
- Add Rotel: Stir in the drained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies.
- Incorporate cheese & mix: Fold in shredded cheddar and the baking mix until the mixture comes together and forms a cohesive dough-like texture. Season with garlic or onion powder if using.
- Form balls: Scoop small portions (about 1–1½ inches) and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake: Bake for 18–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm as an appetizer, snack, or party bite.
Notes
These sausage balls are versatile and can be tailored with different spices and cheese types.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg
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