Description
A savory and spicy appetizer made with cream cheese, sausage, and Rotel tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and cooked sausage until well combined.
- Add the drained Rotel tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
- These can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Adjust the amount of Rotel for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls