Here’s a classic recipe for Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls — cheesy, savory, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party finger food.
🧀🌶️ Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Ingredients (Makes ~24 balls)
- 1 lb (450g) bulk breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
- 1½ cups bisquick or self-rising flour
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and drained Rotel.
- Gradually mix in Bisquick until the mixture forms a soft, pliable dough.
3️⃣ Form the Balls
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm.
💡 Tips
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Make ahead: Freeze unbaked balls on a tray, then bake directly from frozen, adding 5–10 extra minutes.
- Serve with ranch dressing, spicy mustard, or a dipping sauce for parties.
If you want, I can also give a quick air-fryer version that makes these sausage balls crispier in less time.
Do you want me to do that?
