Rotel Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable)

Tender sausage and cheddar balls with Rotel tomatoes and green chilies make the ultimate savory snack for any gathering.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cold

→ Cheeses

02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained

→ Baking & Seasonings

04 - 1½ cups Bisquick or other baking mix
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Drain Rotel tomatoes thoroughly using a mesh strainer or paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, shredded cheddar, drained Rotel, Bisquick, and garlic powder.
04 - Mix using hands or a sturdy spoon until fully combined and cohesive.
05 - Shape mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or hands. Place evenly on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in about fifteen minutes of actual hands-on time, which is less time than most people spend deciding what to bring to a party
  • The heat level is completely customizable based on your sausage choice, making them work for spice lovers and the spice-averse alike
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough can make the texture tough, so stop as soon as everything is incorporated
  • These freeze beautifully either baked or unbaked, so I always make a double batch and stash half in the freezer
03 -
  • A cookie scoop creates uniform balls that bake evenly and look professionally made
  • If the mixture feels too sticky to shape, chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes first
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