Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are the perfect blend of cheesy, spicy, and savory flavors. Made with Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, sausage, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick, they’re easy to make and always a hit. Perfect for parties, game days, holiday gatherings, or even breakfast, these bite-sized sausage balls are delicious, freezer-friendly, and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and cheddar cheese until fully combined.
- Add Bisquick, garlic powder, and black pepper, then mix until the dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can freeze unbaked sausage balls and bake them later—just add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes, or microwave for 30 seconds.
- Spicy Version: Use hot sausage or add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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