Description
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a spicy, savory twist on the classic appetizer, combining sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and Rotel tomatoes into perfect party bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage and softened cream cheese until well mixed.
- Add drained Rotel tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese; mix thoroughly.
- Gradually fold in baking mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Form 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Place balls on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use hot sausage and pepper jack for a spicier version.
- Swap cheddar with mozzarella for a gooier texture.
- Add chopped green onions or parsley for extra freshness.
- Make mini versions for bite-sized snacks using a smaller scoop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg