Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls 🌶️🧀
Spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy—these sausage balls are perfect for parties, snacks, or game day!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick mix (or any pancake/baking mix)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: ranch dressing or hot sauce for dipping
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix until fully combined.
- Form Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a cookie scoop. Place on baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch or hot sauce.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Kcal: 220 kcal per serving
- Servings: ~24 sausage balls
✨ A crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor in every bite!