Description
Indulge in these mouthwatering Rotel cream cheese sausage balls, a perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors that make them an irresistible appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and cooked sausage until well combined.
- Stir in the drained Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Gradually add the flour until the mixture is sticky but manageable.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into balls.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for the sausage.
- Enhance flavor by using pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy ketchup for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg