Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls
These Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls are seriously so good! I came across this recipe online somewhere many years ago. And every time I make them for a party, they are one of the first things to go! And the best part? You only need five simple ingredients to make them! You might even have them in your fridge and pantry right now! It is just sausage, cream cheese, sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese, a can of Rotel and some Bisquick! So if you have a party coming up, be sure to bookmark this recipe! Your friends and family will thank you.
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How to Make Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls
You will need:
- 1 lb of Ground Sausage, uncooked
- 1 (8) oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 (10) oz can of Rotel, drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese ( I used 1 cup sharp cheddar and 1 cup pepper jack)
This is just a summary, the full recipe can be found below.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to mix together the sausage, cream cheese and rotel.
Mix in the bisquick, then stir in the cheeses. Form into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
I love serving these with honey mustard for dipping. And i also love the crispy crust that forms on the bottom from the cheese. I hope you enjoy these Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls as much as we do!
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thank you!
Cheesy Sausage and Rotel Balls
Ingredients
- 1 lb Hot ground sausage, UNCOOKED
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 10 oz Can of Rotel tomatoes and diced chilies drained
- 1 3/4 cups Bisquick Baking mix
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese, any kind you like I used sharp cheddar and pepper jack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked sausage with the cream cheese and drained Rotel using a hand mixer or stand mixer
- Mix in the Bisquick
- Stir in the shredded cheese
- Form into 1 inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through
Can you fry them in a pan?
I am sorry, I can’t say for sure because I have not tested that method. I almost feel like the outside would get done too fast for the insides to cook all the way. But again, I have not tried to be able to say for sure.