Description
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a quick breakfast, easy appetizer, and crowd-pleasing party snack all in one. Made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and Rotel, they bake up tender, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, making them one of the best easy recipe ideas for brunch, game day, holiday trays, and simple food ideas when you need something warm and satisfying fast.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 oz Rotel, well drained
2 cups baking mix
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature until easy to mix.
3. Drain the Rotel very well so the mixture does not get too wet.
4. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, baking mix, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
5. Mix until everything is fully combined and the mixture holds together.
6. Roll into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sausage balls are cooked through and golden brown.
8. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain the Rotel thoroughly to keep the mixture easy to roll and prevent soggy sausage balls.
Use softened cream cheese so it blends evenly and keeps the texture tender.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for the best texture instead of microwaving too long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
Keywords: Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, sausage balls, easy appetizer, quick breakfast, party snack, game day food, holiday appetizer, cheesy sausage balls