Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These savory sausage balls combine spicy sausage, tangy Rotel tomatoes, cream cheese, and biscuit mix into irresistible bites — crispy outside, creamy inside, and loaded with flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper or non-stick spray
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot or mild ground pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained very well
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or Colby Jack)
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix (or other biscuit mix)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar, Bisquick, and spices. Mix until fully combined. Adjust texture as needed.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a scoop. Place on baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating tray halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley or extra cheese. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or chipotle mayo.
Notes
Drain Rotel thoroughly to avoid soggy dough. You can prep and freeze unbaked sausage balls, then bake straight from frozen. Adjust heat by choosing spicy or mild sausage and Rotel. Great with ranch, chipotle mayo, or honey mustard dips.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 95mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.6mg
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