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Cheese Sausage Balls: A Crowd-Pleasing Snack

Cheese Sausage Balls combine ground sausage, creamy cheese, Rotel tomatoes, and a biscuit mix for a savory, cheesy bite-sized snack. These golden-brown morsels are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and packed with bold flavors. They’re a guaranteed hit for parties, game days, or even a hearty breakfast side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 Balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 can 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix e.g., Bisquick
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook Sausage: Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain and let it cool.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and drained Rotel tomatoes until smooth.
  4. Combine Everything: Add the sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  5. Form Balls: Roll the dough into 1–1.5-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve warm.