Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory, flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for parties or gatherings. They’re easy to make and have a spicy, cheesy kick thanks to the addition of Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and sausage. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try!
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Cook sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage (with any juices), drained Rotel tomatoes, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined. It may be a bit thick and sticky, but that’s normal.
- Form balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get around 20-24 sausage balls.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through. You may want to check that they’re fully cooked by cutting one open to ensure it’s hot and the inside is fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving. These are perfect served warm as an appetizer or snack.
Enjoy these deliciously cheesy, savory bites with a little spicy kick from the Rotel!