Cheesy Velveeta Sausage Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Velveeta Sausage Bake, a hearty and satisfying casserole loaded with delicious layers of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this recipe features tender rotini pasta enveloped in a creamy, zesty cheese sauce made with Velveeta and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Crumbled breakfast sausage adds a savory, meaty touch, while sautéed onions and garlic elevate the dish with aromatic depth. Topped with a layer of melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden-bubbly perfection, this easy-to-make casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness before serving, and watch as your family and friends dive in for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 1 lb Ground breakfast sausage
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 10 oz Diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
Chop the onion and mince the garlic. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Dice the Velveeta cheese into small cubes for easier melting. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the Velveeta cheese, milk, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained). Stir constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, and the cheese sauce. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 293.8 g | 377% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.5 g | 702% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 791 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 14116 mg | 614% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.1 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.5 g | ||
| Protein | 207.1 g | 414% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 3519 mg | 271% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 3118 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
