Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a cozy, comforting dish that combines tender spaghetti with creamy cheese and savory ground beef. This hearty casserole bakes to perfection, creating a delightful golden crust that will have your family clamoring for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, adding Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix softened cream cheese with a splash of milk until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the meat mixture, then fold in the cream cheese mixture until well coated.
- Layer half of the pasta mix in a greased baking dish, sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top, then repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients. - Substitute marinara sauce with Alfredo for a different flavor twist. - Use block cream cheese for a thicker filling.