Here’s a simple recipe for Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy, depending on your preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick or any baking mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, Bisquick, and optional seasonings. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the sausage balls to cool slightly before serving.
Tips:
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven.
- Freezing: These sausage balls freeze well. Just shape and freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag once frozen. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Enjoy these delicious and savory sausage balls as a snack, appetizer, or breakfast treat!
