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Cheesy Rotel Sausage Balls Recipe

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These Cheesy Rotel Sausage Balls are a delicious, savory appetizer featuring a perfect blend of spicy Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, creamy cheese, and hearty sausage. Baked to golden perfection, they are perfect for game days, parties, or any gathering where finger foods shine.

Ingredients

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Meat and Cheese

  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Other Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, shredded cheddar cheese, biscuit baking mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form the Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place each formed ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  4. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
  5. Serve: Remove the sausage balls from the oven and optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve them hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the Rotel tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture in the mixture.
  • You can use mild or spicy sausage depending on your heat preference.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in a warm oven or microwave.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the biscuit baking mix with a gluten-free baking mix.

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