Description
A comforting recipe for sausage balls made with breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and Rotel, perfect for gatherings or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
- 1½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage, shredded cheddar, drained Rotel, Bisquick, and garlic powder (if using).
- Mix well using your hands until fully combined, and adjust consistency as needed with water or more Bisquick.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding smoked paprika or cream cheese for a creamier center. These sausage balls can be made ahead and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg