Description
These delicious Beef Rotel Sausage Balls are a perfect savory appetizer for any occasion. Combining spicy Rotel tomatoes with flavorful sausage and cheddar cheese, these bite-sized treats are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just under half an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sausage balls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, drained Rotel diced tomatoes, biscuit mix, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly but gently until just combined to keep the mixture tender.
- Shape Sausage Balls: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture into 1-inch sizes. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands, making sure they’re even in size so they cook uniformly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sausage balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space them about an inch apart to prevent sticking and to allow even heat circulation.
- Bake: Bake the sausage balls in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the sausage balls from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect warm, savory bite.
Notes
- Drain the Rotel tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture that could make the mixture too wet.
- You can replace ground sausage with ground beef if preferred, but sausage provides more flavor and fat for moistness.
- For a spicier version, leave some liquid from the Rotel or add extra chili powder.
- These sausage balls can be frozen uncooked and baked later, just increase the baking time slightly if baking from frozen.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch, marinara, or spicy mustard for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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