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Spicy Cream Cheese Sausage Balls with Rotel

Spicy Cream Cheese Sausage Balls with Rotel
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Spicy Cream Cheese Sausage Balls with Rotel combine savory pork sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes for a deliciously spicy and cheesy bite-sized snack. Perfect as party appetizers or flavorful snacks, these sausage balls are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, with an easily adjustable spice level to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage (spicy or mild based on preference)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained lightly
  • 2 cups Bisquick or baking mix
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Optional Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and allow the cream cheese to soften slightly for easier mixing.
  2. Mix the Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage and softened cream cheese. Use your hands or a sturdy spoon to blend until fully incorporated and smooth without large lumps.
  3. Add Rotel and Cheese: Lightly drain excess liquid from the Rotel tomatoes to avoid sogginess. Stir the tomatoes and shredded cheese into the sausage mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute heat and cheesiness evenly.
  4. Incorporate Baking Mix and Seasonings: Add the Bisquick or baking mix along with optional seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix gently until the dough forms a thick, sticky consistency that holds shape.
  5. Shape Into Balls: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop portions of the mixture and roll into roughly one-inch diameter balls. Place them evenly spaced on an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until sausage balls are golden brown outside and cooked through. Enjoy the aroma as it fills your kitchen!

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and to avoid lumps.
  • Do not overmix the ingredients to prevent dense sausage balls.
  • Shape sausage balls uniformly to ensure even cooking.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Test bake one sausage ball first to check seasoning and cooking time.

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Keywords: sausage balls, spicy appetizer, cream cheese sausage balls, Rotel sausage balls, party snack, cheesy sausage balls, easy appetizers

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