Description
These Rotel cream cheese sausage balls are cheesy, creamy, and a little spicy—perfect as a make-ahead appetizer for parties, holidays, or game day snacking.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage (uncooked, mild or hot)
1 can (10 oz) Rotel, drained slightly
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1½ cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
2 Tbsp chopped chives (optional)
Optional for serving: ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or chipotle aioli
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel until well mixed.
Stir in cheddar cheese, then fold in the baking mix until fully combined.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Drain Rotel well to prevent the mixture from being too wet.
For extra cheesy bites, sprinkle more shredded cheese over the tops before baking.
Freeze unbaked sausage balls for up to 2 months; bake from frozen at 375°F for 30 minutes.
Cooked sausage balls can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: sausage balls, rotel sausage balls, cream cheese sausage balls, party appetizers, game day snacks