Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a savory, crowd-pleasing appetizer combining spicy hot sausage, creamy cheese, and flavorful diced tomatoes with green chilies. Perfectly baked to golden brown perfection, they make a delicious finger food for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1¾ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the uncooked hot sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Cheese: Incorporate the Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese into the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients form a well-combined, cohesive mixture suitable for shaping.
- Shape Sausage Balls: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place them spaced evenly on a baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the sausage balls for 20-25 minutes. Bake until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily with other ingredients.
- Drain Rotel tomatoes well to prevent excess moisture that could affect texture.
- For milder flavor, substitute hot sausage with mild sausage.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform sausage ball sizes for even cooking.
- Sausage balls can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from cold.
