Description
Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls are a delicious and savory appetizer that combines spicy ground sausage, creamy softened cream cheese, zesty Rotel tomatoes with diced chilies, Bisquick baking mix, and melty shredded cheese. Baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, snacks, or game day gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb hot ground sausage, uncooked
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies, drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and pepper jack recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your sausage balls.
- Mix Sausage, Cream Cheese, and Rotel: In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked hot ground sausage with the softened cream cheese and drained Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Add Bisquick: Mix in the Bisquick baking mix to the sausage mixture. This provides the structure and helps bind the ingredients together.
- Incorporate Shredded Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheese of your choice, such as sharp cheddar and pepper jack, until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through internally.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Drain the Rotel well to prevent excess moisture which can affect baking.
- You can customize the shredded cheese based on your preference for milder or spicier flavor.
- Use parchment paper to prevent the sausage balls from sticking to the baking sheet and for easier cleanup.
- Let the sausage balls cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and allow flavors to settle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
