Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are savory bites perfect for breakfast, dinner, or snacks. They are packed with sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and creamy cheese, making them ideal for parties or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel. Mix until well blended.
- Add in shredded cheddar, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix to form a sticky dough.
- Chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form uniform 1–1.5 inch balls.
- Place them on the baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 160°F).
- Let cool slightly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust spice levels by using different types of Rotel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg