Description
“Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a cheesy, spicy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or breakfast. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick or self-rising flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Mix well.
- Add Cheese and Flour – Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then gradually add the Bisquick or self-rising flour until well combined.
- Form the Balls – Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake – Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve – Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Extra Spicy: Use hot sausage and add cayenne pepper.
- Cheese Blend: Try Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free baking mix.
- Herb Infusion: Add fresh parsley or chives for freshness.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze uncooked sausage balls, then bake from frozen (add extra minutes).
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Rotel sausage balls, cream cheese sausage balls, easy sausage appetizer, spicy sausage balls, party snack