Description
Delicious ROTEL Sausage Balls made with ground pork sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy Cheez Whiz, enhanced with diced tomatoes and green chilies for a spicy kick. Perfect as a party appetizer or game day snack, these golden-baked sausage balls are flavorful, easy to prepare, and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 10-ounce can ROTEL diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Cheez Whiz
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, well-drained ROTEL diced tomatoes with green chilies, biscuit baking mix, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Cheez Whiz, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Thoroughly mix all ingredients until they are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Form Sausage Balls: Scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place these balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm and paired nicely with ranch dressing or a spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
- For easier mixing, allow the sausage and Cheez Whiz to come to room temperature before combining.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead of time and frozen. To serve, bake from frozen at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve with ranch dressing or a spicy dipping sauce for added flavor.
