Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Easy Party Appetizer Recipe)

These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are spicy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Made with sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and baking mix, they’re the perfect bite-sized appetizer for game day, holidays, and potlucks.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Sausage Balls

• Creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy

• Easy 4–ingredient appetizer

• Perfect for parties, tailgates, and brunch

• Great make-ahead snack

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• 🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork sausage (hot or mild)

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained well

  • 2 cups Bisquick or baking mix

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional but recommended)

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
     Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Mix ingredients
     In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, Rotel, baking mix, and cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.

  3. Shape balls
     Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.

  4. Bake
     Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  5. Drain & serve
     Transfer to paper towels briefly, then serve warm.

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  🥄 Tips for the Best Sausage Balls

  • Drain Rotel very well to avoid soggy dough

  • Use hot sausage for extra kick

  • Chill mixture 15 minutes before rolling

  • Serve with ranch or honey mustard

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  📌 What to Serve with Sausage Balls

  • Ranch or queso dip

  • Veggie tray

  • Sweet tea or soda