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.

Sausage balls with Bisquick on a white plate.

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.

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Rotel cream cheese sausage meatballs stacked on a white plate.

Sausage Balls With Cream Cheese And Rotel


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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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel.
  3. Stir in the Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is fully combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.ย 
  6. 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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