Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties or game day. Made with spicy hot sausage, creamy cream cheese, zesty Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, and baked with Bisquick and cheddar cheese, these bite-sized balls deliver a delicious combination of flavors with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1¾ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the uncooked hot sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, Bisquick mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- Drain the Rotel tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
- For milder flavor, substitute hot sausage with mild sausage.
- Sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen before baking; simply bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or spicy mustard for added flavor.
