Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole. A comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet, then mix in the spaghetti sauce.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine cooked spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Assemble Casserole: Layer meat sauce, spaghetti, and top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This casserole reheats well, making it a great option for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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