Description
Quick and easy Rotel cream cheese sausage balls recipe that tastes like it’s from a bakery. Perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty appetizer. This cream cheese sausage recipe combines savory sausage, creamy cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (regular or hot, your preference)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups Bisquick baking mix
Instructions
- Combine Sausage, Cream Cheese, and Rotel: In a large bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, and undrained Rotel tomatoes. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. Incorporate the cheese evenly throughout the sausage mixture.
- Incorporate Bisquick: Gradually add the Bisquick baking mix to the sausage mixture. Gently fold the Bisquick into the other ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Form and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the sausage mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the Rotel cream cheese sausage balls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough sausage balls.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Aim for uniform-sized balls for even baking.
- Use hot breakfast sausage or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or Colby jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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