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Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a quick, savory snack blending ground sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies. Perfect as appetizers or party snacks, they’re easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and deliver bold, crowd-pleasing flavors in every bite.

  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 sausage balls 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Bisquick or baking mix

Optional Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies. Add Bisquick gradually, mixing until you form a firm, moldable dough. Optionally, add garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to enhance flavor.
  3. Form the Balls: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
  4. Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sausage balls are cooked through and tops turn golden brown.
  5. Serve Warm: Allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving so the flavors settle and they’re comfortable to eat.

Notes

  • Don’t skip draining Rotel: removing excess liquid prevents soggy sausage balls and improves texture.
  • Softer cream cheese works best—let it sit at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother dough.
  • Test bake a single ball first to check seasoning and baking time for best results.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon for uniform sausage ball size and even baking.
  • Add Bisquick gradually—just enough to hold the mixture without drying it out.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free baking mix is used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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