Description
Savory Rotel cream cheese sausage balls bring Southern comfort to party appetizers with irresistible cheesy goodness. Packed with bold flavors and easy preparation, these bite-sized delights will have guests reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
Baking Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10 ounces) can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of grease.
- Blend the sausage, softened cream cheese, and thoroughly drained Rotel in a spacious mixing bowl until the ingredients are completely integrated.
- Incorporate the sharp cheddar cheese and Bisquick mix into the meat combination, stirring carefully to ensure uniform distribution throughout the mixture.
- Shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking surface.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and the internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Extract the tray from the oven and allow the savory morsels to rest momentarily, enabling them to slightly cool and stabilize before presenting as an appetizing snack or party offering.
Notes
- Drain Rotel thoroughly to prevent excess moisture that could make sausage balls soggy and less crispy.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and better ingredient integration without lumps.
- For spicier version, choose hot sausage or add red pepper flakes to boost heat level and flavor complexity.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by replacing Bisquick with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg