Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls – a kicked-up version of our famous sausage balls! Only 5 ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, cream cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, and Mexican cheese blend. Can make in advance and freeze for a quick snack later. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, an appetizer at parties, and afternoon snacks. Whip up a batch ASAP!
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These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls have been on repeat at our house! A kicked-up version of our famous sausage balls. Spicy sausage, Bisquick, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese. Seriously delicious! You can’t just eat one! I always have a batch in the freezer to pull out for an easy appetizer or quick breakfast. These are perfect for breakfast, Christmas Eve, a holiday party This recipe is a real crowd pleaser! Whip up a batch ASAP! It is sure to become a family favorite recipe.
How to Make Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These sausage balls are super easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine sausage, Bisquick, shredded cheese, and a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles. Use a cookie scoop, scoop the sausage mixture into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the sausage mixture by hand.
- I use Jimmy Dean hot sausage. Can use turkey sausage for a lower calorie option.
- Can use any flavor of Rotel tomatoes – Mild, Original, Hot, Chunky, or Mexican.
- The sausage mixture is sticky. Resist the urge to add more biscuit mix.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the sausage mixture into 1-inch balls.
- I use a Mexican cheese blend in this recipe. You can use any cheese that you prefer. Shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese are both delicious.
- Use gluten-free Bisquick for a gluten-free snack.
- Can Sausage Balls be made in advance? Yes! You can form the sausage mixture into balls and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Can Sausage Balls be frozen? Yes. Form the sausage mixture into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze. Transfer the frozen balls to a freezer bag.
- When ready to bake the sausage balls, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake as directed adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
- There is no need to thaw the balls before baking.
What to Serve with Sausage Balls
As I said, these sausage balls are a favorite at our house. They taste great hot out of the oven or at room temperature. We like to dip them into salsa, our copycat Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip, or some queso. YUM! Whip up a batch ASAP!
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Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 lb hot sausage, uncooked
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1½ cups Bisquick
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop sausage mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 – 20 minutes, or until brown.
Notes:
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So good!!! Tried this recipe for Thanksgiving appetizers and added chives. Recipe was a big hit and no left overs 😊
Can these be frozen after cooking?
Yes, but I definitely prefer to freeze them unbaked.
I have the Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Baking & Pancake mix. Do you think this would work, or should I stick with the Bisquick?
I haven’t used the Cracker Barrel mix, so I can not say if they are the same thing.
I don’t have bisquick, can we use pancake mix
NO, they are not the same thing.
Hello. Can I use Primo hot Italian sausage without the casing instead if Jimmy Dean sausage?
yes
Can you sub ground beef for the sausage?
I haven’t tried that, so I can not say how it turns out
What temp and how long would you cook if using an air fryer?
Please and thank you.
Geri
Here are our tips for converting recipes for the air fryer: https://www.plainchicken.com/our-favorite-air-fryer-recipes-tips/
Can you use gluten free Bisquick?
Holly,
Yes! Gluten free Bisquick works well!
They seemed softer than the original recipe. They smell good. Should I maybe cook them longer
You can absolutely cook them until they reach your desired doneness.
Can I make the batter ahead of time?
Yes
My second time making these, my husband loves them for a quick breakfast. I doubled the recipe this time to have plenty in the freezer ready to go. Thanks for the recipe!
Do you think these would do well in a crock pot ? How long would u suggest to cook that way ?
No, I don’t think you could cook them in the slow cooker. You can bake them and keep them warm in the crockpot.
Can I cook the sausage first?
no
Can I use ice cream scoop… How much time difference will need to cook… I actually have some in oven and I reread directions and you said cookie scoop ..
You can make them as big or small as you want. You will just have to experiment with the cooking time.
Can you use turkey sausage for this recipe
I’m sure that would be fine.
My husband can not eat tomatoes. Is there something else that I can use?
Any changes and substitutions to the recipe would be up to you.
Can these be cooked in an airfryer?
sure! Anything that you can cook in an oven can be made in an air fryer. An air fryer is just a small convection oven.