Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory and easy-to-make appetizer, perfect for parties or a quick snack. They combine breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, Bisquick, and cheddar cheese into delicious, bite-sized treats.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Sausage Balls
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage mild or spicy
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and the entire can of undrained Rotel tomatoes and chilies.
- Add the Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and cohesive, ensuring the sausage is evenly distributed.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
- Serve the sausage balls warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the mixture. If you prefer a spicier kick, use hot ground breakfast sausage and a spicy variety of Rotel. These sausage balls are also great for meal prepping and can be frozen after baking for a quick re-heat later.