Description
Craving something bold, cheesy, and utterly irresistible? These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls bring the flavor explosion you’ve been waiting for! Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dinner appetizer, or savory party snack, this recipe combines spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes to create mouthwatering bites you’ll keep coming back for. It’s one of those easy recipes that turn into go-to food ideas for game days, brunches, or weeknight cravings.
Ingredients
1 lb spicy breakfast sausage (uncooked)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked sausage and softened cream cheese until fully mixed.
3. Add drained Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix to distribute evenly.
4. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and baking mix until you have a cohesive dough. Do not overmix.
5. Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls.
6. Place on the prepared baking sheet with space in between each ball.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Chill the shaped sausage balls for 10–15 minutes before baking for better structure and texture.
For a crispy finish, bake them on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.
These freeze well, both raw and cooked—great for make-ahead meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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