Rotel Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable Version)

Savory cheesy sausage balls with Rotel tomatoes and green chilies—perfect party snack or breakfast bite.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb breakfast sausage, cold

→ Cheeses

02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained

→ Baking & Seasonings

04 - 1½ cups Bisquick or baking mix
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Drain Rotel tomatoes thoroughly using a mesh strainer or paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, shredded cheddar, drained Rotel, Bisquick, and garlic powder.
04 - Mix thoroughly using your hands or a sturdy spoon until the mixture is fully combined and cohesive.
05 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or your hands. Place balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Bisquick creates this impossibly tender texture that practically melts in your mouth
  • These disappear faster than any other party appetizer I've ever made
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough can make the texture tough, so stop as soon as everything is combined
  • If your hands stick while shaping, wet them slightly with cold water or give them a quick spray of cooking spray
03 -
  • A small cookie scoop creates uniform balls that bake evenly
  • Pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar takes these to a whole new level
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