Irresistibly Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls to Savor
Delight your guests with Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, a flavor-packed appetizer that's easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound spicy breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
For the Dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and spicy breakfast sausage, blending until creamy.
- Add the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, folding them gently into the mixture.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These sausage balls can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 20-25 minutes when ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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