Description
These Irresistibly Easy ROTEL Spiced Sausage and Cream Cheese Bites are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. A flavorful combination of spicy sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty tomatoes and chilies, all wrapped in buttery puff pastry.
Ingredients
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Sausage Filling:
- 1 pound ground spicy breakfast sausage
- 1 can (10 ounces) ROTEL diced tomatoes and green chilies (drained)
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Puff Pastry:
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Sausage Filling: Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat and mix in ROTEL, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until creamy.
- Assemble Bites: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, place sausage mixture in the center of each, fold corners, and seal.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the sausage filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- For extra spice, use hot sausage or add a pinch of cayenne.
- These bites reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
