Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting and creamy dish that brings joy to family dinners. With layers of tender spaghetti, savory ground beef, and a rich cream cheese mixture, this casserole is sure to become a favorite at your table. It’s not just easy to prepare; it also allows for plenty of customization, making it perfect for any palate. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or cooking for a cozy weeknight meal, this casserole delivers hearty satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef (about 5-7 minutes), then drain excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Spread some meat sauce at the bottom of the greased pan, layer with the spaghetti mixture, top with remaining meat sauce, and sprinkle cheeses on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg