Description
Whip up the perfect party snack with this easy Rotel cream cheese sausage balls recipe! Savory sausage, creamy cheese, and spicy Rotel tomatoes combine for an irresistible appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground sausage (regular or spicy, depending on preference)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the ground sausage until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease. This step is crucial for removing extra fat from your Rotel cream cheese sausage balls.
- In a large mixing bowl, ensure the cream cheese is thoroughly softened. This can be achieved by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwaving it briefly. Soft cream cheese is essential for creating a smooth mixture for your sausage balls with cream cheese.
- Add the browned sausage and drained Rotel tomatoes to the softened cream cheese. Mix well until everything is evenly combined. If you’re adding any optional seasonings, now is the time. Ensure a consistent mix for the best flavored Rotel sausage cheese balls.
- Add the cornmeal and flour to the mixture. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Rotel cream cheese sausage balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. This is the last strep to have pefect easy sausage ball recipe.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing.
- Drain the sausage and Rotel well to avoid greasy balls.
- Don’t overmix the ingredients once you add the cornmeal and flour to keep them tender.
- Use a cookie scoop to make consistently sized Rotel cream cheese sausage balls.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture of these sausage balls with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg