Description
These Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls are a savory appetizer combining spicy hot sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with chilies. Baked to golden perfection, these flavorful bite-sized balls are perfect for parties, game day, or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb hot ground sausage, uncooked
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and pepper jack blend recommended)
Others
- 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies, drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Combine Sausage, Cream Cheese, and Rotel: In a large mixing bowl, add the uncooked hot ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes with diced chilies. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend these ingredients together until well combined.
- Add Bisquick: Mix in the Bisquick baking mix thoroughly into the sausage mixture ensuring the mixture is well incorporated for structure.
- Stir In Shredded Cheese: Fold in the shredded cheese of your choice (sharp cheddar and pepper jack work great) into the sausage mixture evenly.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To reheat, warm them gently in the oven on a low setting or use a crockpot to preserve texture; avoid microwaving as it can make them chewy.
- They freeze well for up to 2 months when stored in an airtight container, making meal prep easy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
