Cheesy Rotel Sausage Balls
These cheesy Rotel sausage balls are a quick, easy, and addictive game day snack featuring a perfect balance of spicy sausage, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 sausage balls (about 8 servings, 3 balls per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (mild or medium-spiced)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 200g)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 100g)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
- 2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick) (about 240g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: hot sauce or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix with clean hands or a spoon until evenly combined.
- Drain the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to remove excess liquid, then fold them into the sausage-cheese mixture.
- Add the baking mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is moist but firm enough to mold.
- Scoop out about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 1-inch diameter balls. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Start checking at 20 minutes if your oven runs hot.
- Let the sausage balls cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Drain Rotel tomatoes well to avoid soggy sausage balls. Mix ingredients just until combined to prevent tough texture. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for uniform size. Sausage balls can be frozen before or after baking. For gluten-free, substitute baking mix with gluten-free blend or almond flour. For dairy-free, use shredded vegan cheese. Adding a bit of cream cheese can create a softer cheese pull.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausage balls (abo
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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