Description
These bite-sized sausage balls are cheesy, spicy, and easy to make, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature and drain the Rotel thoroughly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine softened cream cheese and drained Rotel in a large bowl.
- Add in uncooked hot beef sausage and mix until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), and seasonings.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients to form a stiff dough.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Cool before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For a milder version, use mild sausage and cheddar cheese. Ensure to drain Rotel well to avoid a loose mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sausage Balls, Party Snacks, Appetizers