ROTEL CREAM CHEESE SAUSAGE BALLS
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a spicy, cheesy, and savory bite-sized snack perfect for parties, game days, or a quick appetizer. The combination of cream cheese, sausage, Rotel, and cheddar makes them irresistibly soft and flavorful!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage mild or spicy
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick or any biscuit baking mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Step No.1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step No.2: Mix Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Step No.3: Roll into Balls
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used. Place sausage balls on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Step No.4: Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
Step No.5: Serve Warm
- Let them cool slightly before serving. Serve with ranch dressing, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use Spicy Sausage: For extra heat, use spicy breakfast sausage.
- Drain Rotel Well: Too much liquid will make the mixture too soft.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the sausage balls dense instead of tender.
- Cheese Variations: Try using pepper jack, mozzarella, or Colby jack for different flavors.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and refrigerate the uncooked sausage balls for up to 24 hours before baking.