Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delicious, cheesy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or holiday gatherings! Serve them with ranch dressing or spicy mustard for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground sausage (hot or mild, depending on preference)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick or another baking mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine raw sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, and Bisquick. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until well combined.
- Shape the sausage balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm as a snack or appetizer. Pair with ranch dressing, spicy mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Store leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the sausage balls on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Swap cheddar cheese for pepper jack if you want more spice.
- Make ahead: Freeze unbaked sausage balls, then bake directly from frozen (add 5-7 extra minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: ~230 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg