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Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls for Game Day Delight

Delicious Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are perfect for game day, balancing spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage Mixture
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage use spicy for added heat
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies drained
For the Cheese and Structure
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the drained Rotel into the sausage and cream cheese mixture until incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together shredded cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamy sausage blend and stir gently until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze uncooked sausage balls for up to 3 months.

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