Description
These Cheesy Rotel Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese are the perfect bite-size appetizer—juicy, cheesy, and full of savory flavor with a mild kick from Rotel. They bake into soft, golden, tender bites that are ideal for parties, holidays, game days, or any gathering where you want a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe. Just mix, roll, bake, and enjoy warm, melty perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild, hot, or turkey)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, lightly drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick or any baking mix
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, Rotel, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick. Use clean hands or a sturdy spatula to mix until fully combined and thick.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the sausage balls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest & Serve: Cool slightly to let them firm up. Serve warm with dipping sauces like ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard.
Notes
If the mixture feels too wet, sprinkle in extra baking mix. Use a cookie scoop for consistent shaping. Make them spicier with hot sausage or hot Rotel. These freeze beautifully before or after baking—perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg