What makes Rotel Spiced Sausage And Cream Cheese Bites different from regular sausage balls?

The addition of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies and cream cheese takes these bites to another level. Traditional sausage balls can be dense or dry. These are tender, creamy, and packed with bold flavor in every bite.

Can I make these sausage bites ahead of time?

Yes, they’re perfect for prepping in advance. You can roll them and refrigerate overnight, or even freeze them raw and bake fresh when needed. They also reheat beautifully.

Are these bites spicy?

They have a mild to medium kick from the Rotel tomatoes and optional cayenne. You can easily adjust the heat level by choosing spicy or mild sausage and tweaking the cayenne amount.

Can I use turkey sausage instead of pork?

Absolutely. Turkey sausage works great and gives you a leaner option with slightly less grease, but all the flavor.

Rotel Spiced Sausage And Cream Cheese Bites

Description

Rotel Spiced Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites are irresistible, bite-sized appetizers made with spicy sausage, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and smooth cream cheese all wrapped in flaky biscuit dough. Perfect for parties, game day, or any time you want an easy, flavor-packed snack!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb spicy breakfast sausage
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until fully browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease.
Add drained Rotel and cream cheese to the sausage. Stir until cream cheese is melted and the mixture is fully combined. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Let cool slightly.
Separate biscuit dough and cut each biscuit in half to make 16 pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3-inch circle.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sausage mixture into the center of each dough circle. Fold the edges up and pinch to seal tightly into a ball.
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet or into greased muffin cups.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Remove and cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use hot or mild sausage depending on your spice preference.
Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese for extra cheesiness.
Great for make-ahead — prepare filling the night before and assemble fresh!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 180
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg