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Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Delicious Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe

Enjoy the flavorful blend of Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, a crowd-pleasing game day snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 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 Flavor Mix
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage until smooth.
  3. Fold in the drained can of Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamy sausage blend, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Allow the sausage balls to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ballsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sausage balls are freezer-friendly and can be baked directly from frozen. Adjust cayenne to your preferred spice level for different tastes.

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