Description
If you’re craving something cheesy, savory, and ridiculously easy to make, these Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are exactly what your appetizer spread needs. They’re perfect for everything from quick breakfast bites to party snacks and game-day trays. Juicy sausage pairs with creamy cheese and spicy Rotel tomatoes to deliver bite-sized perfection. It’s the kind of easy recipe that hits all the right notes — bold, melty, a little crispy on the edges, and totally satisfying. Great for make-ahead, freezer-friendly food ideas, and one of the best no-fuss breakfast ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1 pound ground sausage
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, drained Rotel, and cream cheese. Mix until combined.
3. Add shredded cheddar and baking mix. Stir or knead until fully incorporated.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
6. Let cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
Drain the Rotel very well to avoid soggy texture.
For extra spice, use hot sausage or pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg