Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls: Irresistibly Cheesy Treats
Enjoy these spicy and cheesy Rotel cream cheese sausage balls as a delightful appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, softened cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with your favorite type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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