Description
Delicious and savory Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, perfect for appetizers or party snacks. These bite-sized treats combine spicy hot sausage, creamy cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a crispy baked exterior. Easy to prepare and bake, they deliver a flavorful punch with minimal effort.
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
- 1½ cups Bisquick
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking sausage balls with a perfect golden finish.
- Mix Ingredients: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the uncooked hot sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, Bisquick, and shredded Mexican cheese blend. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a cohesive mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a spoon or scoop, portion the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them spaced evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until they develop a crunchy golden-brown exterior. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to mix evenly.
- Drain the Rotel tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture causing soggy sausage balls.
- Use parchment paper or lightly grease the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- For a milder version, substitute hot sausage with mild sausage.
