Easy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Make these simple, savory sausage balls packed with cream cheese and spicy Rotel tomatoes. They are the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: About 30 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
- 2 cups Bisquick or similar baking mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the bulk breakfast sausage, softened cream cheese, and the well-drained Rotel. Mix these ingredients together thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until they are just combined.
- Add the Bisquick and the shredded cheddar cheese to the sausage mixture. Mix again until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the mixture using a small cookie scoop or roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving platter. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure you drain the Rotel very well. Excess liquid will make the balls too wet to hold their shape.
- For make-ahead appetizers, you can prepare the balls, place them on a tray, and freeze them unbaked. Bake directly from frozen, adding about 5 to 8 minutes to the baking time.
- If you want a slightly less spicy snack, use mild Rotel, or substitute half the Rotel with plain diced green chilies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25