Description

Irresistibly savory low-carb appetizers combining spicy sausage, tangy cream cheese, and zesty Rotel tomatoes for the perfect keto-friendly party food.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef sausage
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and room-temperature sausage until well blended.
3. Add drained Rotel tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and baking powder.
4. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a sturdy spoon until achieving a uniform consistency.
5. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out equal amounts of mixture.
6. Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth, round balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
7. Arrange balls on prepared baking sheets with about 1 inch of space between each.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set properly.

Notes

Store leftover sausage balls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For freezing, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated balls at 350°F for 10 minutes; frozen balls can go directly from freezer to oven with a few extra minutes of heating time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 sausage balls
Calories: 245
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 485mg
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g