Description
These Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a delightful snack combining savory sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy pork or hot Italian sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the sausage, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and almond flour or breadcrumbs in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-1½ tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding chopped jalapeños for extra spice or wrapping in bacon for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Sausage Balls, Spicy Snacks, Appetizer, Party Food, Comfort Food