Description
Savory Rotel cream cheese sausage balls deliver irresistible southern comfort with zesty spice and creamy texture. Packed with bold flavors and perfect for parties, these bite-sized appetizers will have guests craving more of this crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dry Mix and Vegetables:
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 (10 ounces) can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain Rotel tomatoes to prevent excess moisture in the mixture.
- Blend room-temperature cream cheese with raw sausage in a spacious mixing bowl to ensure smooth incorporation.
- Fold in Bisquick and shredded cheddar cheese, using hands to distribute ingredients evenly and create a cohesive mixture.
- Gently roll the mixture into uniform bite-sized spheres, approximately one inch in diameter, placing them on a lined baking sheet with slight separation.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), ensuring even heat distribution.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to achieve consistent golden-brown coloration and complete sausage cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the sausage balls to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps them set and prevents burning when handling.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or a sprinkle of parsley for visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while warm, pairing with ranch or spicy mustard dipping sauce for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Select ground sausage with higher fat content for juicier, more flavorful balls that hold together better during baking.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the mixture too wet and difficult to form.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing for smoother, more evenly distributed texture throughout the sausage balls.
- For gluten-free option, substitute Bisquick with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix to maintain similar binding properties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg