Description
Delicious and spicy Rotel cream cheese sausage balls that combine the savory flavors of breakfast sausage, creamy cheese, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Perfect as a party appetizer or snack, these bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (ideally spicy)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Combine Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage. Use a hand mixer or fork to thoroughly blend the two until well combined and creamy.
- Add Rotel Tomatoes: Add the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the mixture. Fold them in gently until evenly distributed throughout the sausage and cream cheese mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage mixture, stirring until everything is combined and forms a cohesive dough.
- Shape into Balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the sausage dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the sausage balls from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. They are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to easily blend with the sausage.
- Using a cookie scoop helps create uniformly sized sausage balls for even baking.
- These sausage balls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Spicy sausage balls, Rotel sausage balls, cream cheese sausage balls, easy appetizer, party snack
