Description
These cheesy and flavorful sausage balls are packed with the perfect blend of sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel, making them a savory treat for parties, gatherings, or game day. Serve them with ranch dressing or hot sauce for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick mix (or any pancake/baking mix)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: ranch dressing or hot sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, Bisquick mix, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form the Sausage Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake the Sausage Balls: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ranch dressing or hot sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, try using hot sausage or adding extra hot sauce to the mixture.
- You can freeze the uncooked sausage balls for later. Simply freeze them on the baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. When ready to bake, just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- For a tangy twist, serve with a side of spicy ranch dressing or a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg