Cheesy Sausage Rotel Balls: An Easy Appetizer Recipe
These Cheesy Sausage Rotel Balls are a delicious and easy appetizer, perfect for any gathering. They are packed with flavor and can be baked or fried for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly cracked black pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add drained Rotel tomatoes, seasoned breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking; heat oil for frying in a skillet.
- Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- For baking, place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For frying, cook balls in hot oil for approximately 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Remove from oven or oil and cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for best flavor.