Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Print)

Savory sausage and cheese bites made with Rotel and cheddar for easy snacking.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground pork sausage, mild or spicy
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
03 - 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
04 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1.5 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
10 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

→ Dipping Sauces (Optional)

11 - Ranch dressing
12 - Spicy chipotle mayo
13 - Honey mustard
14 - Queso dip

# Directions:

01 - Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing. Thoroughly drain Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies to prevent excess moisture.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add ground pork sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and Bisquick or baking mix. Use hands to gently mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and mixture is uniform.
03 - If mixture appears too wet, add additional Bisquick by the tablespoon. If too dry, incorporate a tablespoon of milk or heavy cream until desired texture is achieved.