Description
Savory Rotel cream cheese sausage balls deliver zesty southern comfort with irresistible bite-sized goodness. Spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and zippy tomatoes blend into perfect party snacks that guests will devour quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein
- 1 pound hot sausage, uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Binding and Base Ingredients
- 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
Flavor Enhancers
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and blend raw sausage, softened cream cheese, and thoroughly drained Rotel tomatoes until ingredients integrate smoothly.
- Incorporate Bisquick baking mix and freshly grated cheddar cheese into the meat mixture, ensuring even distribution through gentle folding techniques.
- Meticulously craft uniform spherical portions approximately one inch in diameter, positioning each precisely on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Heat oven to a precise 400°F, strategically positioning rack in center position for consistent thermal circulation.
- Transfer prepared sausage spheres into preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden-brown delicacies over approximately 25 minutes.
- Verify doneness by confirming complete internal cooking of sausage and achieving a rich, appetizing exterior coloration.
- Remove from oven and permit brief cooling period, allowing flavors to stabilize and textures to settle.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and crisp exterior, presenting as an irresistible appetizer or casual gathering snack.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Use spicy sausage for an extra kick of flavor if you prefer more heat in your appetizer.
- Allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving to prevent burning your mouth and let the flavors settle.
- Freeze uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for make-ahead convenience. Bake directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg