Description
Rotel cream cheese sausage balls are the perfect savory snack, featuring a blend of creamy cheese and zesty tomatoes, baked to golden perfection—ideal for any gathering.
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 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground sausage and softened cream cheese until well blended.
- Stir in drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, and optional green onions until combined.
- Form mixture into one-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the mixture rest for 30 minutes before forming balls.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version or add extra spices for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg