Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing, protein-packed bite that’s perfect for quick breakfast, easy dinner, or a healthy snack idea? These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are the savory answer. Packed with flavorful sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes, creamy cheese, and a cheesy crust, they’re ideal for party appetizers or a quick low-carb meal. This easy recipe delivers big taste in just 30 minutes and doubles as one of the best make-ahead breakfast ideas or game day food ideas you’ll ever make.
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage
8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a large bowl, combine sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel. Mix until well blended.
3. Add in shredded cheddar, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix to form a sticky dough.
4. Chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft to roll.
5. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form uniform 1–1.5 inch balls.
6. Place them on the baking sheet with space in between.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 160°F).
8. Let cool slightly. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Always drain the Rotel thoroughly to avoid a soggy dough.
For best results, shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded.
If the dough feels too sticky, a quick chill in the fridge makes shaping easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg