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Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
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Delicious and easy-to-make Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls combining creamy cream cheese, spicy Rotel tomatoes, and savory ground sausage for a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for snacks, parties, or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 ½ cups Bisquick or baking mix

Optional Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s ready when your sausage balls are formed.
  2. Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks for even texture. Drain excess grease.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the warm cooked sausage with softened cream cheese, undrained Rotel tomatoes, and the baking mix. Gently combine with a spoon or hands until just mixed.
  4. Form the Sausage Balls: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown outside and cooked through, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft interior.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese to blend smoothly and avoid clumps.
  • Mix ingredients just until combined to keep sausage balls tender, not tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even cooking.
  • Drain excess fat after cooking the sausage to prevent soggy sausage balls.
  • Test bake a single sausage ball first to check seasoning and texture, adjusting as needed.

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