Recipe For Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love, then you need to try this baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole. It's a simple yet tasty dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can whip up this casserole in no time. So let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the excess fat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the top of the spaghetti, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
That's it! Your baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole is ready to serve. This dish is perfect on its own or served with a side salad and some garlic bread. It's a great way to feed a crowd or to have leftovers for the next day. Plus, it's so easy to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or switching up the type of cheese. Give it a try and let us know what you think!