Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Use fully softened cream cheese for easy mixing and moisture.
- Spicy sausage or pepper jack cheese can add heat.
- Serve with ranch, spicy mayo, or honey mustard for dipping.
- Don’t overmix or overbake to keep the sausage balls tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sausage balls
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
