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Simple Ultimate Guide to Rotel Sausage Balls Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 sausage balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 242
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain Rotel thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
  3. Combine sausage, drained Rotel, Bisquick, cheddar, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
  4. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  5. Shape into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  7. 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.