Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are the ultimate savory party snack! Combining sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, these flavorful, bite-sized balls are a crowd-pleaser at every gathering. Easy to make and absolutely irresistible, they’re perfect for game days, holiday parties, or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Bisquick or similar baking mix
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it for easy cleanup.
- Mix the Sausage Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the Cheese and Bisquick: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then gradually add the Bisquick. Mix until a dough forms, ensuring the Bisquick is fully incorporated.
- Form the Sausage Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each ball.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or honey mustard, for an extra flavor kick. Enjoy!
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- You can use hot Rotel for a spicier kick or swap in different cheeses for added flavor, such as pepper jack or mozzarella.
- These sausage balls freeze well – after baking, let them cool and then freeze them in a single layer. Reheat in the oven when you’re ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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