Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A creamy and hearty casserole that combines spaghetti, ground beef, and cream cheese for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti Cook until al dente
- 1 lb lean ground beef Brown in a skillet
- 28 oz spaghetti sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) Add creaminess to the dish
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain fat and add spaghetti sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until evenly coated.
Assembly
- Layer half the meat sauce in the baking pan, followed by all the spaghetti mixture, then top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses.
Baking
- Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three to five days, or frozen before baking.