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Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Irresistibly Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls to Devour

Enjoy the zing of Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, perfect for gatherings and freezer-friendly!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 pound Breakfast Sausage use spicy for added heat
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies drained
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese for rich, cheesy goodness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage until smooth.
  3. Fold in the drained Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage blend, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Let them cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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