Rotel Sausage Cheese Balls (Printable)

Cheesy, spiced sausage balls with Rotel tomatoes. Perfect party appetizer or breakfast bite.

# What You’ll 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 other baking mix
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a mesh strainer or paper towels, drain Rotel tomatoes thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, shredded cheddar, drained Rotel, Bisquick, and garlic powder.
04 - Mix 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 Rotel tomatoes add a sneaky heat that keeps everyone guessing
  • They disappear from party plates faster than you can replenish them
02 -
  • I once forgot to drain the Rotel properly and ended up with sad, flat pancake-balls
  • Mixing with cold hands helps prevent the cheese from melting too soon while you work
03 -
  • A small cookie scoop makes uniform balls faster than your hands ever will
  • The first batch is always the tester—check one after 18 minutes to gauge your oven's personality
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