Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

 


 Warm, bite-sized savory balls packed with spicy sausage, melty cheddar, zesty Rotel, and creamy cheese—baked until golden. These easy-to-make appetizers are perfect for game days, potlucks, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing snack in minutes.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These sausage balls are flavor bombs in the best way: spicy, cheesy, and impossible to stop eating. With just five ingredients and no breading or frying, they come together fast and bake up tender on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside. They’re a staple at parties, holiday spreads, and tailgates—and they disappear faster than you can reheat them.


Ingredients

Sausage Ball Mixture

454g (1 lb) spicy breakfast sausage, uncooked (Jimmy Dean or similar)

227g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature

284g (10 oz) canned diced tomatoes & green chilies (e.g., Rotel®), well drained

200g (about 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese

190g (about 1½ cups) Bisquick baking mix

Step-by-Step Instructions