Description
Mouthwatering Rotel cream cheese sausage balls combine spicy sausage, tangy cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes into irresistible party bites. Guests will crave these savory appetizers that deliver a perfect blend of flavors and textures for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 1 pound (454 grams) hot sausage, uncooked
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Grains and Thickeners:
- 1½ cups Bisquick
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 (10-ounce) (283 grams) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 400ºF, creating the ideal environment for transforming raw ingredients into golden, savory morsels.
- Merge the uncooked hot sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, Bisquick, and shredded Mexican cheese blend in a mixing vessel. Use a stand mixer with a dough hook to thoroughly integrate the components without compromising their delicate texture.
- Gently manipulate the integrated mixture, crafting uniform spherical shapes approximately one inch in diameter. Maintain consistent sizing to ensure even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Strategically position the formed spheres onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, allowing sufficient spacing between each morsel to promote optimal heat circulation and crisp exterior development.
- Slide the prepared tray into the preheated oven, allowing the sausage balls to transform over 18-20 minutes. Monitor their progression, seeking a rich golden-brown exterior that signals complete culinary metamorphosis.
- Remove from the oven and permit a brief cooling interval, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize and flavors to harmonize. Serve while still warm, embracing the moment when cheese remains delightfully molten and aromas are most inviting.
Notes
- Gather all ingredients beforehand to streamline the mixing process and prevent last-minute scrambling.
- Cold cream cheese won’t blend smoothly, so ensure it’s softened at room temperature for seamless incorporation.
- Avoid overmixing the sausage ball mixture to prevent tough, dense textures that can make these appetizers less enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg