Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole, a delightful dish that brings families together. This creamy casserole combines al dente spaghetti with a rich meat sauce and velvety cream cheese for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also satisfies even the pickiest eaters. With layers of flavor and gooey melted cheese, this dish is bound to become a staple at your dinner table. Plus, it’s simple enough to assemble ahead of time, making mealtime a breeze!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of garlic salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
- In a bowl, combine the warm spaghetti with softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Grease a baking pan and layer half of the meat sauce followed by half of the creamy spaghetti mixture; repeat layers. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg