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Keto Rotel Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese
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Keto Rotel Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese

These irresistible Keto Rotel Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese are the perfect low carb appetizer. Savory, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes for game day or parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound hot breakfast sausage mild if preferred
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies thoroughly drained
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • ¾ cup fine almond flour not almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and drained Rotel, mashing together until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the breakfast sausage and mix until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
  4. Incorporate the shredded cheddar, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  5. Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
  6. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of mixture and roll between your palms to form 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  8. Let rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Notes

    >Drain Rotel thoroughly to prevent soggy sausage balls >Chill mixture before rolling for easier handling >Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizing >Freeze baked balls for up to 3 months