Cream Cheese & Sausage Balls with Rotel

Instructions:

1. Prep oven:
   Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix sausage & cream cheese:
   In a large bowl, combine the raw sausage and softened cream cheese until smooth.

3. Add Rotel:
   Stir in the drained Rotel. (If not well drained, the mixture will be too wet.)

4. Add dry ingredients:
   Add Bisquick and cheddar.
   Mix until everything sticks together and forms a thick dough-like mixture.

5. Shape:
   Roll into balls about 1 to 1½ inches wide.

6. Bake:
   Place on the baking sheet and bake 18–22 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

7. Serve warm:
   Great with ranch, spicy mayo, or jalapeño dip.

Tips:

• For more spice → use hot sausage + Rotel with green chiles.

• For firmer balls → refrigerate dough 20 minutes before rolling.

• For extra flavor → add ¼ cup finely diced green onion.