Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls combine spicy Rotel tomatoes, creamy cream cheese, savory breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese, all bound together with Bisquick baking mix. Perfect for game day, parties, or as a savory snack, these golden brown sausage balls are baked to perfection in just under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick or baking mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the breakfast sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and Bisquick baking mix.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using your hands or a sturdy spatula, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until fully combined into a consistent dough-like mixture.
- Form Balls: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for even baking and browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown on the outside and cooked through in the center.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sausage balls cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps them firm up and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily with the other ingredients.
- If you prefer a spicier bite, use the Rotel tomatoes with green chilies included.
- For a crispier exterior, broil the sausage balls for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- These sausage balls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F.
- Substitute Bisquick with your favorite baking mix or homemade biscuit mix if desired.
