Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 24 servings Category: Appetizers Cuisine: Tex-Mex Diet: Gluten-free option available

Description

Description These bite-sized sausage balls are cheesy, spicy, and easy to make, perfect for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hot beef sausage, uncooked
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 10 ounces can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature and drain the Rotel thoroughly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Combine softened cream cheese and drained Rotel in a large bowl.
  4. Add in uncooked hot beef sausage and mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Incorporate Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), and seasonings.
  6. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients to form a stiff dough.
  7. Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  9. Cool before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For a milder version, use mild sausage and cheddar cheese. Ensure to drain Rotel well to avoid a loose mixture.