Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with my recipe for Rotel cream cheese sausage balls. A twist on a classic recipe that takes these tasty bites to the next level. By adding Rotel tomatoes and cream cheese, these sausage balls become moist and flavorful. Serve them for game day, holidays, parties, or even a fun breakfast.

 

I grew up eating classic Bisquick sausage balls. They were always a staple during the holidays and family gatherings.

This version with Rotel and cream cheese came about when I wanted to add a little something extra to our sausage balls. My family loves bold, Tex-Mex inspired flavors and adding a can of Rotel gives these sausage balls just the right amount of zest.

Now these Rotel cream cheese sausage balls have become a new favorite in our house. They are so easy to make for a snack that is perfect all year long.

Why you’ll like this recipe

Rotel cream cheese sausage balls are not only easy but are so delicious and flavorful. A few reasons I love them include:

• Easy to put together. Just place all of the ingredients in a mixer and combine.
• Great for a crowd. This recipe makes 25-30 balls making it perfect for a group.
• Fun flavor twist. A great way to add extra flavor to the classic sausage ball recipe.
• Portable. Bite-sized, hand held, portable appetizer, snack, or breakfast.

Ingredients

• Bisquick – Bisquick biscuit mix is the base of this recipe.
• Sausage – I like using Jimmy Dean Regular breakfast sausage.
• Cream cheese – Make sure to soften the cream cheese at room temperature.
• Rotel – A can of Original Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies.
• Cheese – I am using shredded Mexican cheese blend but you can substitute with another shredded cheese.

How to make Rotel cream cheese sausage balls

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the sausage, Bisquick, drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, softened cream cheese, and shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix together with an electric mixer until fully combined.

4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for approximately 15-18 minutes.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Soften the cream cheese. Set the cream cheese out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before preparing. This will help it blend into the sausage ball mixture easier and not clump.
• Cooking raw sausage. Make sure that the internal temperature of the sausage balls reaches 160 degrees F.
• Don’t over mix. Mix until the mixture is just combined. You don’t want to over mix so that the sausage balls don’t become tough.
• Shredded cheese. I recommend shredding your own cheese if possible for the best taste.
• Drain the Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. Make sure to drain the Rotel well.

Serving suggestions

I love serving these sausage balls warm. You can pair them with dipping sauces like cheese sauce, salsa, or even ranch. They are also great on their own.

Variations

• Sausage – I am using the Regular Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. You can substitute with Hot, Sage, or even Maple sausage.
• Cheese – You can substitute with shredded cheddar, monterey jack, colby jack, pepper jack, or even mozzarella cheese.
• Onions – Diced green onion add extra color and flavor. You can add in 2 diced green onions.
• Bisquick – You can substitute the Bisquick with a box of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix for even more flavor.

Storage

Store: Let any leftovers completely cool. Store them in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat: Reheat them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. You can also put them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Freeze: Place the cooked sausage balls on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to flash freeze them. Place the frozen sausage balls in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

Frequently asked questions

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• Velveeta sausage dip – A cheesy dip made with Velveeta and Rotel.