Description
Rotel Sausage Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s sure to be the hit of any party or gathering. These savory, cheesy bites are a delightful fusion of spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and the zesty kick of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
Ingredients
1 pound ground sausage
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 ounce) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup biscuit mix
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and biscuit mix to the sausage mixture.
4. Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake the Rotel Sausage Balls for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, or by using a milder or hotter variety of sausage.
Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or a blend of cheeses to customize the flavor profile.
Make Rotel Sausage Balls ahead of time and freeze them unbaked. When ready to serve, simply bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Store any leftover sausage balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sausage Balls, Appetizer