Description
Delightful, flavorful bites of spicy sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel tomatoes that are perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese, sausage, Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into balls about the size of golf balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For lighter variation, use turkey sausage. Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: sausage balls, party appetizer, spicy snack, cream cheese, finger food