Sausage Balls With Cream Cheese And Rotel
This delicious Sausage Balls With Cream Cheese and Rotel recipe is a fantastic appetizer for mingling at parties or gatherings thanks to its easy-to-grab size. The cream cheese provides a creamy texture that complements the sausage, and the Rotel adds a zesty kick.
For more party food try my popular baked chicken meatballs, pigs in a blanket, little smokies in crockpot and jalapeรฑo popper cheese ball.
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Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick helps to create a slightly crispy outer layer in the sausage balls with a soft, fluffy interior that is irresistible.
The cream cheese not only enhances the texture with a rich creaminess it also balances the bold, savory flavors of the sausage and spicy kick of chilles in the Rotel tomatoes.
With just 5 ingredients they are quick to whip up for any occasion, making them a stress free go to party food to feed a crowd or for potlucks.
Ingredients
- Sausage – uncooked
- Cream Cheese – softened
- Rotel Tomotates – can of Rotel diced tomotoes and green chilies, drained
- Bisquick Baking Mix
- Cheddar Cheese – I used shredded cheddar cheese but you can choose not to
How To Make Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese And Rotel
Step One – Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF.
Step Two – In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel.
Step Three – Stir in the Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is fully combined.
Step Four – Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step Five – Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
Step Six – Top with shredded cheese (optional) and return to oven until melted.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storage And Reheating Instructions
Store using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat smaller portions in the microwave using a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals until heated through. For larger portions reheat in a baking dish or baking sheet covered with foil in a 350ยฐF oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
PrintSausage Balls With Cream Cheese And Rotel
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 48
Description
This delicious Sausage Balls With Cream Cheese and Rotel recipe is a fantastic appetizer for mingling at parties or gatherings thanks to its easy-to-grab and enjoy size. The cream cheese provides a creamy texture that complements the savory sausage balls, and the Rotel adds a zesty kick.
Ingredients
1 lb sausage, uncooked
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 3/4 cups Bisquick baking mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel.
- Stir in the Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.ย
- Top with shredded cheese (optional) and return to oven until melted.ย Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
Store using an airtight container in the fridge forย 3 to 4 days.
Reheat smaller portions in the microwave using a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals until heated through. For larger portions reheat in a baking dish or baking sheet covered with foil in a 350ยฐF oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
Note: It is optional to top with extra shredded cheese and place back into the oven on a baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
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