VELVEETA® Salsa Brunch Bake

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
VELVEETA® Salsa Brunch Bake
60 min.
1
2454kcal

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There is nothing quite like the aroma of a sizzling skillet filled with savory breakfast sausage, crisp peppers, and onions to signal the start of a truly indulgent morning. This VELVEETA® Salsa Brunch Bake is a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the bold, tangy zest of thick and chunky salsa with the rich, creamy comfort of melted cheese and perfectly scrambled eggs. While it boasts a hearty health score of 59 and offers a gluten-free option for dietary variety, its true appeal lies in its sheer volume of flavor and its ability to transform a simple breakfast into a celebratory event that everyone will be eager to dig into.

What makes this recipe so special is the clever layering of textures and tastes. The mixture of breakfast pork sausage and chopped green and red peppers provides a robust, savory foundation, while the addition of sour cream ensures every bite remains incredibly creamy and smooth. As the dish bakes, the VELVEETA® cubes melt into a gooey, golden blanket that binds the eggs and vegetables together, creating a mouthwatering contrast between the soft custard-like egg center and the slightly crispy, cheesy edges. It is the perfect solution for a lazy Sunday brunch or a special family gathering where you want to serve a substantial meal that feels as luxurious as it is delicious.

With a total preparation time of just 60 minutes, this dish is surprisingly efficient for such a lavish result. The process is straightforward: you simply cook the sausage and vegetable mixture, combine it with the salsa and cheese, pour over a rich egg and sour cream blend, and let the oven do the rest. The final product is a warm, comforting casserole that offers a massive 2454 calories of pure joy, making it an ideal treat for those who believe breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Whether you are hosting guests or treating yourself, this bake promises to be the star of your table, delivering an unforgettable explosion of flavor with every spoonful.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup knudsen cream sour
  •  doz. eggs 
  •  onion chopped
  • 16 oz breakfast pork sausage 
  •  bell pepper green red chopped
  • 0.5 cup taco bellâ® & chunky salsa thick
  • 12 oz velveeta divided cut into 1/2-inch cubes,

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Crumble sausage into large skillet.
  3. Add vegetables; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until sausage is done, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain; return sausage mixture to skillet.
  5. Add salsa and half the VELVEETA to sausage mixture; mix well.
  6. Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  7. Whisk eggs and sour cream until blended; pour over sausage mixture. Top with remaining VELVEETA.
  8. Bake 40 min. or until center is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2454kcal
Protein23.99%
Fat64.79%
Carbs11.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65
Glycemic Load
2.62
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
60.089130318683%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
5.63mg
Isorhamnetin
5.51mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
24.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2454.37kcal
122.72%
Fat:176.02g
270.79%
Saturated Fat:73.31g
458.22%
Carbohydrates:68.57g
22.86%
Net Carbohydrates:62.33g
22.67%
Sugar:44.17g
49.07%
Cholesterol:678.38mg
226.13%
Sodium:9227.35mg
401.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:146.65g
293.29%
Phosphorus:4338.63mg
433.86%
Calcium:2169.21mg
216.92%
Vitamin B2:3.2mg
188.19%
Vitamin C:110.49mg
133.93%
Zinc:19.74mg
131.57%
Vitamin B3:23.59mg
117.96%
Vitamin A:5462.64IU
109.25%
Vitamin B6:2.12mg
106.08%
Vitamin B1:1.44mg
96.28%
Potassium:3159.38mg
90.27%
Vitamin B12:4.41µg
73.47%
Vitamin D:6.78µg
45.18%
Vitamin B5:4.49mg
44.91%
Iron:7.52mg
41.76%
Magnesium:118.85mg
29.71%
Copper:0.55mg
27.54%
Selenium:18.06µg
25.81%
Fiber:6.23g
24.93%
Vitamin E:3.66mg
24.42%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.87%
Folate:67.82µg
16.95%
Vitamin K:17.8µg
16.95%