Description
Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a crowd-pleasing appetizer bursting with flavor. Combining spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes, these savory bites are perfect for game day or any gathering. Easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, they’re sure to be a hit with friends and family. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped, optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground sausage and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, flour, and paprika until the mixture is slightly sticky.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape into 1-inch balls; place them on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg