High-Protein Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are cheesy, spicy, and perfect for meal prep or party snacks — but this version is boosted to be high-protein, low-carb, and keto-friendly without losing that classic flavor.

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🧀 High-Protein Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

✅ Ingredients (makes ~24 balls)

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken sausage or turkey sausage

• 4 oz (115 g) light cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup almond flour

• ¼ cup unflavored whey protein isolate (or egg white protein)

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup Rotel (drained very well)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

Tip: Drain Rotel on paper towels so the mixture isn’t wet.

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🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment.

2. In a large bowl, mix sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, egg, and spices.

3. Stir in almond flour and protein powder.

4. Fold in well-drained Rotel.

5. Roll into golf-ball-size balls (about 1½ tbsp each).

6. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.

7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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🥣 Optional Dip (high-protein)

Mix:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning

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🧮 Nutrition (per ball, ~24 balls)

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💡 Why this version is high protein

• Whey isolate replaces most flour

• Lean sausage instead of pork

• Light cream cheese + reduced-fat cheddar

• Almond flour keeps carbs very low

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🧊 Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge: 4 days airtight

• Freezer: 2 months

• Reheat: air fryer 3–4 mins or microwave 40 sec