Description

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a deliciously cheesy and spicy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with ground pork sausage, softened cream cheese, spicy Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, and a versatile baking mix, these golden-brown sausage balls bake to perfection with a tender yet firm texture. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, they make a crowd-pleasing snack that’s quick to whip up and full of bold flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well-drained
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy cleanup.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, well-drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and baking mix. Use a spoon or your hands to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed into a consistent dough-like mixture.
Form Sausage Balls: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the mixture into 1 to 1 ½-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 1 inch apart to ensure even cooking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown on the outside and cooked thoroughly inside.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

Ensure to drain the Rotel tomatoes thoroughly to avoid soggy sausage ball dough.
You can prep the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
These sausage balls freeze well; freeze the unbaked balls and bake them straight from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to the baking time.