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Easy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

A pile of freshly baked rotel cream cheese sausage balls with melted, browned cheese topping.
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Make these simple, five-ingredient Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls for a savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy appetizer perfect for game day or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained well
  • 2 cups Bisquick or similar baking mix
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bulk pork sausage, softened cream cheese, and well-drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. Mix these ingredients together until they are just combined.
  3. Add the Bisquick baking mix and the shredded cheddar cheese to the sausage mixture. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly until a uniform dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the sausage balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Drain the Rotel tomatoes very well; excess liquid will make the sausage balls too wet to hold their shape.
  • For make-ahead party food, you can roll the balls and freeze them unbaked. Place frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes longer.
  • If you want a less spicy snack, use mild Rotel, or substitute with plain diced green chilies.

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