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Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

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These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are savory, cheesy, and perfectly bite-sized, made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and baking mix. They bake into golden, flavorful appetizers that are crispy outside and soft inside, making them perfect for parties, brunches, and holiday gatherings.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 sausage balls
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, mild or spicy
  • 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, thoroughly drained
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups Bisquick or baking mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Ranch dressing, for serving (optional)
  • Salsa, for serving (optional)
  • Honey mustard, for serving (optional)
  • Spicy mayo, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  4. Mix until a thick dough forms. Use clean hands, a wooden spoon, or a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
  5. Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll gently between your palms and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking, until the sausage balls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm with ranch dressing, salsa, honey mustard, or spicy mayo if desired.

Notes

  • Use spicy sausage or spicy Rotel for extra heat.
  • Add diced jalapeños for a bolder flavor.
  • Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack cheese can replace cheddar cheese.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free baking mix.
  • Turkey sausage may be used for a lighter option.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze uncooked or baked sausage balls for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.

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