Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are spicy, cheesy bite-sized appetizers made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and tangy Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 sausage balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound spicy breakfast sausage (uncooked)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Mix well.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and Bisquick baking mix; stir until evenly incorporated.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet with space between.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
Adjust spice level by using mild sausage or mild Rotel tomatoes.
Try Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese for flavor variation.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven or microwave.
Freeze uncooked balls on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag; bake from frozen with extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
