Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines layers of creamy cheese, savory ground beef, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ready in just about an hour, this casserole is ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The rich flavors come together harmoniously, creating a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easily customizable—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or switch up the meats! Cleanup is a breeze with everything baked in one pan, making this dish as practical as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 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 spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained spaghetti with softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Assemble by spreading some meat sauce on the bottom of the baking pan, layering with cheesy spaghetti mixture followed by remaining meat sauce. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg