Description
These Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls are a delicious, savory appetizer featuring spicy ground sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes and chilies. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, these bite-sized balls are easy to prepare and ideal for parties or game day gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Hot ground sausage, uncooked
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10 oz Can of Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies, drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick Baking mix
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese, any kind you like (sharp cheddar and pepper jack recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you finish preparing the sausage balls.
- Combine Sausage Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, add the uncooked hot ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to blend these ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Add Dry Mix: Mix the Bisquick baking mix into the sausage mixture by hand or with your mixer until it’s fully incorporated and forms a workable dough.
- Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheese of your choice into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Form the Balls: Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are golden brown and cooked all the way through.
Notes
- These sausage balls can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently at a low oven setting or in a crockpot to maintain texture; microwaving is not recommended as it can make them chewy.
- You can freeze the cooked sausage balls for up to 2 months in an airtight container for future enjoyment.
