Description
Deliciously cheesy and savory, these Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are perfect for parties and gatherings, combining the flavors of spicy sausage, cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage and softened cream cheese, mixing until well blended.
- Add the drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, baking mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the sausage mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, use hot sausage or add jalapeños to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen; just bake from frozen for an extra 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or spicy mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg