Description
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls bring savory southern charm to party appetizers. Cheesy, spicy bites deliver irresistible flavor that guests will devour quickly and enthusiastically.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground sausage (hot or mild)
- 2 cups (200g) Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180g) Bisquick baking mix
- 1 can (10 oz/283g) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a searing 400F (200C), positioning the rack in the center for uniform heat distribution.
- Mixture Creation: In a voluminous mixing bowl, vigorously combine raw sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, Bisquick baking mix, and Mexican cheese blend until ingredients are thoroughly integrated and cohesive.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the unified mixture for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and composition to solidify, which enhances shaping precision.
- Forming and Positioning: Craft uniform spherical morsels approximately 1-inch in diameter, strategically arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with modest intervals between each ball to facilitate optimal browning.
- Baking Process: Slide the prepared sheet into the preheated oven, roasting for 18-20 minutes until sausage balls transform into golden-brown delicacies with a crisp exterior and thoroughly cooked interior, ensuring a safe and delectable result.
Notes
- Chill Before Shaping: Refrigerating the mixture prevents sticky hands and helps ingredients bind better, making ball formation easier and more uniform.
- Check Meat Temperature: Ensure sausage reaches internal temperature of 160°F for food safety, using a meat thermometer to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Customize Spice Levels: Swap regular Rotel for mild or hot versions to adjust heat intensity according to personal or guests’ spice preferences.
- Make Ahead Friendly: Prepare sausage balls in advance and freeze uncooked, allowing quick baking directly from frozen state for convenient entertaining or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 361mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 29mg