Irresistible Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are everything you want in a party appetizer—savory, cheesy, tender, and bursting with bold flavor. Made with spicy sausage, smooth cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty Rotel tomatoes, these bite-sized beauties come together in minutes and bake into golden, juicy perfection. They’re the kind of finger food that keeps everyone coming back for “just one more.”
Whether you’re hosting a game night, a holiday gathering, or simply craving a comforting, flavor-packed snack, these sausage balls deliver the perfect blend of heat, creaminess, and hearty goodness. Simple ingredients, huge flavor—prepare to watch them vanish fast!
ingredients
One pound of mild or spicy ground sausage
One 10-oz can of drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
8 ounces of softened cream cheese
Two cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
a quarter cup all-purpose flour
One teaspoon of baking powder
One teaspoon of garlic powder
One-half teaspoon of onion powder
Half a teaspoon of salt
Half a teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional for more heat)
One cup of shredded cheese (optional)
Guidelines
Set the Oven’s Temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Mixing the Ingredients: Put the cream cheese, drained Rotel, and ground sausage into a big mixing bowl. Blend until thoroughly blended.
Add the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a separate bowl. Stirring constantly, gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage mixture until well combined. After that, mix in the cheddar cheese shreds.
Shape the Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into tiny, one-inch-diameter balls. Put them on a baking sheet that has been lined or oiled.
Bake: Bake the sausage balls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are thoroughly cooked and golden brown, in a preheated oven. For the final five minutes of baking, scatter the extra shredded cheese on top, if using.
To serve, allow them to come down a little bit. Warm up and enjoy!
Advice
Storage: For extended storage, freeze leftovers, or keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Suggestions: These work well as nibbles for breakfast or as appetizers or snacks. Accompany with your preferred dipping sauce or a side of ranch!
Sausage balls are excellent; enjoy!