Description
These 5-ingredient Rotel Sausage Balls are the ultimate game-day appetizer—savory, cheesy, spicy, and irresistibly tender. Made with breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, Bisquick, and zesty Rotel tomatoes, they’re a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss recipe perfect for parties, potlucks, brunches, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain Rotel thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Combine sausage, drained Rotel, Bisquick, cheddar, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Shape into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
Drain Rotel completely to avoid soggy sausage balls. Mix gently to prevent toughness and use a cookie scoop for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sausage balls
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 511mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: —
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: —
Keywords: rotel sausage balls, sausage balls recipe, 5 ingredient appetizer, game day snacks, easy southern appetizers