Description
Rotel sausage balls with cream cheese. These savory bites are not just a treat for the taste buds; they also hold a special place in my heart. I remember the first time I made them for a family gathering. The aroma wafting through the kitchen was like a warm hug, inviting everyone to come and indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the breakfast sausage and softened cream cheese.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the formed sausage balls on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- These sausage balls freeze well for up to three months.
- Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 12 grams