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