Description
Sausage balls with Rotel cream cheese offer a spicy southern comfort snack perfect for game day gatherings. Savory sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cheese blend into irresistible bite-sized morsels you’ll crave at every party.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) hot sausage
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick
Vegetables and Extras:
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine ground sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and baking mix in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Gently form compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Arrange the prepared spheres on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving minimal space between each to promote balanced heat circulation.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated 375°F oven, allowing the sausage balls to transform into golden-brown, crispy delicacies over 20-25 minutes.
- Once achieving a rich, appetizing exterior and completely cooked interior, remove from oven and let rest momentarily to stabilize structural integrity.
- Transfer to a serving platter, presenting these savory morsels as an irresistible appetizer or party snack, best enjoyed while warm and freshly prepared.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that cuts down on fat without sacrificing flavor.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes completely to prevent excess moisture that could make the sausage balls soggy during baking.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for extra melty goodness and a sharper taste profile.
- Freeze uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future appetizers that can be baked directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg