Rotel Sausage Balls Recipe Everyone Needs to Try
Rotel Sausage Balls are a cheesy, spicy, and savory appetizer made with breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Rotel, cheddar cheese, and Bisquick. Perfect for parties, game day, or as a make-ahead snack, these bite-sized treats are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can Rotel (drained well)
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick or baking mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- Scoop the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the sausage balls cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with optional dips like ranch, spicy mayo, or chipotle sauce.
Notes
- Ensure Rotel is well-drained to prevent sogginess.
- Use gloves when mixing by hand for easier cleanup.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before or after baking.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg