Description
This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting and creamy twist on traditional spaghetti. With layers of spaghetti, seasoned ground beef, creamy cream cheese, and gooey cheeses, this casserole is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
Seasonings and Cheeses:
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and spaghetti sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer the casserole: In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, cream cheese, and meat sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg