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Close-up of baked Rotel Sausage Balls with Pepper Jack, showing melted cheese and red pepper pieces.

Rotel Sausage Balls with Pepper Jack

Pepper Jack adds just enough kick to make these sausage balls visually and flavorfully stand out on any platter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30 balls

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground turkey
  • 200 g cream cheese, softened
  • 150 g shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 280 g Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
  • 120 g baking mix (Bisquick-style, homemade or store-bought)
  • 5 g garlic powder
  • 2 g salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey and cream cheese until evenly mixed.
  • Add pepper jack cheese, drained Rotel, baking mix, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Mix thoroughly until a sticky but cohesive mixture forms.
  • Roll mixture into 3 cm balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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