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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a luscious cream cheese layer, savory ground beef, and rich spaghetti sauce. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, providing a delightful balance of flavors that everyone will love. With its creamy texture and cheesy topping, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Customize it by adding your preferred vegetables or proteins for an even more personalized touch!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
  5. Layer meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by half of the spaghetti mixture. Add more meat sauce, then top with remaining spaghetti and finish with the rest of the meat sauce and cheeses.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg