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The Ultimate Easy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer)

A close-up of golden brown rotel cream cheese sausage balls piled high on a white serving dish.
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Make these incredibly easy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls for your next gathering. They are rich, cheesy, slightly spicy, and perfect as a game day snack or party finger food.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bulk pork sausage, softened cream cheese, and the well-drained Rotel. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly combined.
  3. Add the Bisquick and the optional shredded cheddar cheese to the sausage mixture. Mix everything by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each ball.
  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 slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving platter. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Drain the Rotel very well; excess liquid will make the mixture too wet to roll properly. Press the tomatoes between paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • You can make these savory breakfast balls ahead of time. Assemble the balls, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze them unbaked. When ready to cook, bake from frozen, adding about 5 to 7 minutes to the baking time.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the pork sausage with ground turkey or chicken, though the texture will be slightly different.

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