Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls: Juicy, Cheesy Heaven!
A savory and cheesy snack made with breakfast sausage and zesty Rotel tomatoes, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with alternative flour)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of breakfast sausage, preferably spicy
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage until well blended.
- Fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes.
- Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These sausage balls pair well with tangy dipping sauces. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg