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Savor the Best Homemade Comfort Food Ever

Delight in these Rotel Cream Cheese Beef Sausage Balls, a perfect blend of flavors for your gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground beef Choose a blend with some fat for flavor.
  • 1 lb Breakfast sausage Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes Drained.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened.
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or a blend.
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoning mix Includes garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Chopped green onions For garnish.
  • 1 cup Sour cream For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and breakfast sausage.
  3. Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about 30 seconds; add to the meat mixture.
  4. Fold in the drained Rotel tomatoes with the seasoning mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and shredded cheese; mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop out portions and roll them into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for about 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve with sour cream.
  9. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sausage balls can be frozen and reheated for convenience, making them perfect for spontaneous gatherings.

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