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These cheesy sausage and Rotel balls are my secret weapon for parties. The combination of spicy sausage cream cheese and zesty Rotel creates such amazing flavor in every bite. I love how quickly they come together and the way my kitchen smells while they're baking gets everyone excited.
What Makes These So Special
You only need five ingredients to make something absolutely delicious. The recipe is as simple as mixing rolling and baking. Best of all these little bites have the perfect balance of crispy outside and cheesy inside that keeps everyone coming back for more.
What You Need
Pick your favorite ground sausage hot or mild both work great here. Cream cheese makes everything stick together while Rotel adds that perfect kick of flavor. Bisquick helps create the perfect texture and a mix of cheddar and pepper jack cheese makes them extra delicious.
Let's Make Them
Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Mix your uncooked sausage softened cream cheese and well drained Rotel in a big bowl. Add the Bisquick then stir in all that delicious cheese until everything's well combined. Roll the mixture into bite sized balls pop them on your baking sheet and bake until they're golden brown about 20 minutes.
My Best Tips
Want to get ahead? Make these up to two days before your party and keep them in the fridge. They freeze beautifully too just warm them in the oven or crockpot never the microwave. Serve them with honey mustard ranch or spicy mayo for dipping.
Ready to Share
These sausage and Rotel balls are perfect for any get together from game day parties to holiday celebrations. They're so easy to make and always disappear first from the appetizer table. Once you try them they'll become your go to party recipe too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, they can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge, or frozen for up to 2 months.
- → What's the best way to reheat them?
Use a low oven setting or crockpot. Avoid microwaving as it makes the texture chewy.
- → What type of cheese works best?
Any shredded cheese works well. The recipe suggests sharp cheddar and pepper jack for extra flavor.
- → Why drain the Rotel?
Draining the Rotel prevents the mixture from becoming too wet, which helps maintain the proper texture when forming and baking the balls.
- → Why use uncooked sausage?
Using raw sausage allows it to cook with the other ingredients, helping bind everything together and creating better flavor.