Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole. Creamy and cheesy, it’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
Cheese Topping:
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Prepare Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, and mix with spaghetti sauce.
- Mix Spaghetti and Cheese: Combine drained spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well coated.
- Assemble Casserole: Layer meat sauce, spaghetti, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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