Here’s a quick and crowd-pleasing recipe for Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls — cheesy, savory, and perfect for parties or snacks.
🧀 Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~24 balls)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Bisquick or all-purpose flour
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Oven & Pan
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and ground sausage.
- Stir in drained Rotel, shredded cheddar, and flour until evenly mixed.
3️⃣ Shape Balls
- Scoop mixture and roll into 1–1.5 inch balls.
- Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness on top.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm as appetizers or snacks.
- Pair with ranch dressing, hot sauce, or your favorite dip.
💡 Tips
- Spice level: Use spicy sausage or add a pinch of cayenne if you like heat.
- Make ahead: Freeze uncooked balls on a tray, then bake directly from frozen (add a few extra minutes).
- Cheese variety: Mix cheddar and pepper jack for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a “slow cooker or air fryer version” that makes these sausage balls even faster and less messy.
Do you want me to do that?