Description
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly flavorful! These bite-sized appetizers combine spicy sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and Rotel tomatoes for a creamy, zesty twist on the classic sausage ball — perfect for parties, game days, or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy pork sausage (or mild, if preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick or baking mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly using your hands or a sturdy spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing, chipotle mayo, or extra Rotel on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the Rotel well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- You can substitute spicy sausage with mild sausage and add a pinch of cayenne for controlled heat.
- These freeze beautifully — freeze unbaked sausage balls on a tray, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Bake frozen sausage balls for 3–5 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American