Description
This Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls recipe delivers a savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or a quick snack. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these sausage balls are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground sausage (regular or hot)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Bisquick baking mix (optional, for a slightly firmer texture)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. Mix well.
- Add the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture. If using, add the Bisquick baking mix.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes well to prevent soggy sausage balls.
- Do not overbake; bake until golden brown but still moist.
- Use hot sausage or add cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or Monterey Jack.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch, barbecue sauce, or spicy aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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