Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These bite-sized sausage balls combine savory ground sausage, creamy softened cream cheese, zesty Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, Bisquick, and cheddar for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Quick to prepare and perfect for parties or game-day gatherings.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked sausage
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chiles) drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for mixing; additional for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the raw sausage with the softened cream cheese and the drained Rotel until evenly mixed.
- Fold in the Bisquick and shredded cheddar, stirring until the mixture holds together and is evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls using your hands or a small scoop, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the exterior turns golden and the sausage is cooked through (internal temperature should be safe for pork or pork substitute used).
- If you like extra cheesy tops, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar over the warm sausage balls and return to the oven for a minute or two until the cheese melts.
- Let the sausage balls cool slightly, then serve warm for best flavor.