Making Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls is simple if you follow these clear steps:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix Sausage and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork sausage and softened cream cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Add Rotel and Cheeses: Stir in the drained Rotel, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the sausage and cheese blend until just combined.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, shape small balls (about 1 inch) from the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between them, as they will expand while baking.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool: Once baked, allow the sausage balls to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving platter.
These steps will guide you in creating these delightful sausage balls effortlessly.