Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Savory, cheesy sausage balls with a kick from Rotel tomatoes, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 sausage balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix in chopped jalapeños or green onions. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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