Description
Rotel cream cheese sausage bites combine zesty textures for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that sings with Southwest-inspired flavors. Spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and tangy tomatoes create irresistible finger-friendly morsels you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453.6 g) ground sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 8 oz (226.8 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz or 283.5 g) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick mix or any pancake/baking mix
- Ranch dressing or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and equipment to prepare these zesty appetizer bites efficiently.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Flavor Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar, Bisquick mix, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious mixture with consistent texture.
- Bite Formation: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into uniform 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly on the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between each bite.
- Baking Process: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the bites develop a golden-brown exterior and the sausage is completely cooked through.
- Serving Presentation: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the bites to rest briefly, then transfer to a serving platter accompanied by ranch dressing or hot sauce for an elevated flavor experience.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Gather all ingredients and tools beforehand to create a smooth, stress-free cooking experience.
- Moisture Magic: Drain Rotel tomatoes completely to prevent soggy bites and maintain ideal texture.
- Mixing Mastery: Use hands or a mixer to blend ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even flavor distribution and consistent bite texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Let bites cool slightly to set structure and prevent burning, then pair with ranch or hot sauce for maximum flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg