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A bowl of hot Rotel cream cheese sausage balls cheese sausage balls topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce in a wooden bowl.

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are moist, cheesy, and packed with flavor from spicy sausage, Rotel tomatoes, and a touch of cream cheese. Perfect for parties, meal prep, brunches, or quick snacks — they stay moist for days and can be frozen for months. A crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for kids to help make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 36 sausage balls
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food, southern
Calories: 105
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground breakfast sausage - Mild or spicy your choice
  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes & chiles - Drained thoroughly
  • 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese - Freshly grated for best melting
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix - Or gluten free blend as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Or more for smoky flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing all ingredients)
  • 1 Cookie scoop (To portion into 1-inch balls)
  • 2 Baking sheets (Lined with parchment paper)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking and easy cleanup)
  • 1 Oven (Preheated to 375°F)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the sausage balls.
    Overhead view of ingredients for Rotel cream cheese sausage balls, including shredded cheddar cheese, sausage, flour, Rotel tomatoes, eggs, milk, and seasonings, all arranged in small bowls on a white countertop.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, drained Rotel, and raw sausage until well mixed.
    A large glass mixing bowl filled with uncooked sausage ball mixture, showing visible bits of cheddar cheese, sausage, and diced Rotel tomatoes in a creamy base.
  3. Gently fold in freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese for rich flavor.
    Unbaked Rotel cream cheese sausage balls on a parchment-lined baking tray, with a glass bowl of freshly mixed sausage ball dough next to it on a marble countertop.
  4. Use a scoop or your hands to form the mixture into 1-inch sized balls.
    Golden-brown baked Rotel cream cheese sausage balls arranged neatly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The tops are slightly crisp with melted cheese visibly baked in.
  5. Place balls on baking sheets and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
    A bowl of hot Rotel cream cheese sausage balls cheese sausage balls topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley, served with a side of creamy dipping sauce in a wooden bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 35gCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 110mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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