Description
Delightful bites combining cream cheese and spicy Rotel tomatoes with sausage, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes, spicy variety
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned or plain)
- 1 egg
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine room-temperature cream cheese and sausage until smooth.
- Stir in Rotel, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, and egg until fully integrated.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball; place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with dips like ranch or spicy salsa for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sausage balls, appetizer, party food, comfort food, crowd-pleaser