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Served Rotel Spiced Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites with ranch and bacon chicken tenders

Rotel Spiced Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites: Bold, Cheesy Snack

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 bites 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Rotel Spiced Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites are packed with bold flavor, cheesy goodness, and the perfect hint of heat. Ideal for parties, holidays, or make-ahead snacks.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb breakfast sausage

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1½ cups baking mix (Bisquick or similar)

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)


Instructions

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

2. In a large bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, drained Rotel, cheddar, baking mix, and cayenne.

3. Mix thoroughly until combined. Shape into 1-inch balls.

4. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.

5. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.

6. Cool slightly and serve warm with dip, or as-is.


Notes

You can prepare the mixture a day ahead and chill it before baking.

Freeze uncooked bites for quick snacks later—just add 2–3 minutes to bake time.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 bites
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: rotel sausage cream cheese bites, spicy sausage bites, easy party appetizer