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Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

A pile of baked rotel cream cheese sausage balls with melted cheese and visible red peppers on a white plate.
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Make these easy, cheesy, and savory sausage balls featuring the kick of Rotel tomatoes. They are a perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering, game day, or holiday party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
  • 2 cups Bisquick or similar baking mix
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bulk pork sausage, softened cream cheese, and the well-drained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies. Mix these ingredients until they are just combined.
  3. Add the Bisquick mix and the optional shredded cheddar cheese to the sausage mixture. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until a uniform dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Notes

  • Drain the Rotel mixture thoroughly; excess liquid will make the balls too soft to hold their shape during baking.
  • You can make these sausage balls ahead of time. Roll them out, place them on a tray, and freeze them unbaked. Bake directly from frozen, adding about 5 to 7 minutes to the baking time.
  • For a different flavor, substitute mild sausage for spicy sausage, or use Monterey Jack cheese instead of cheddar.

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