Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, well drained
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ cups Bisquick (or similar baking mix)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix sausage and softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add drained Rotel and shredded cheddar; mix well.
4. Add Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper; combine until a thick dough forms.
5. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
6. Bake 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Cool slightly and serve warm.