Description
A savory snack combining sausage, cheese, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
- 1½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, well-drained Rotel, Bisquick, and optional garlic powder.
- Using your hands, mix the ingredients until fully blended.
- Take a small amount of the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the sausage balls cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a twist, try using pepper jack cheese for an extra kick or substitute the sausage with turkey or plant-based options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: snack, sausage balls, party food, game day, appetizer