Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained well
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½–2 cups baking mix (optional, for firmer texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground sausage and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add drained Rotel and cheddar cheese; mix well.
- If needed, mix in baking mix to create a firmer dough.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not cook sausage before mixing; it cooks during baking.
- Add baking mix gradually to avoid a dry texture.
- Use spicy sausage and pepper jack for a hotter version.
- Refrigerate mixture before rolling if too soft or sticky.
- Can be frozen before baking for easy make-ahead prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
