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Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Cheesy, savory sausage balls made with cream cheese and Rotel tomatoes—perfect for parties and game day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Sausage Mixture
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix sausage and softened cream cheese until fully combined.
  3. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, flour, and seasonings.
  4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Drain Rotel well for best texture. Can be frozen before baking.