Description
Creamy, zesty Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Bites blend savory sausage with tangy cream cheese and spicy Rotel tomatoes for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will devour these quick, easy party snacks that promise bold flavor in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground sausage (mild, spicy, or your preference)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Baking Mix:
- 1 ½ cups Bisquick mix or any pancake/baking mix
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- Ranch dressing or hot sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment to streamline the preparation process for these zesty appetizer bites.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar, Bisquick mix, garlic powder, and smoked paprika into a cohesive mixture.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients, ensuring even distribution of flavors and achieving a consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Utilize clean hands or a small cookie scoop to craft uniform 1-inch spherical bites, carefully placing them on the prepared baking sheet with slight separation between each morsel.
- Arrange the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing the sausage bites to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 20-25 minutes.
- Verify doneness by checking for a rich, caramelized exterior and ensuring the sausage is completely cooked through.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bites rest for a few minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Plate the warm sausage bites and accompany with ranch dressing or hot sauce for an extra flavor dimension, perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Notes
- Prep these zesty bites ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking for maximum flavor infusion.
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy sausage and adjusting Rotel type to suit your spice preference.
- Freeze uncooked sausage balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future appetizers that bake directly from frozen.
- For extra crispy exterior, roll balls in additional Bisquick mix before baking to create a delightful golden crust.
- Leftover sausage bites reheat beautifully in an air fryer at 350F for 3-4 minutes, restoring their crispy texture and warm, gooey center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg