Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Heaven!
Ingredients:
1. 12 oz spaghetti noodles
2. Salt for boiling water
3. 8 oz cream cheese, softened
4. 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
5. 1 lb ground beef
6. 2 cloves garlic, minced
7. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
8. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10. Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the Spaghetti:
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Brown the Ground Beef:
4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Combine Ingredients:
5. In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
6. Pour half of the marinara or spaghetti sauce over the cream cheese layer. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining spaghetti, cream cheese mixture, sauce, and cheeses.
Bake the Casserole:
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
10. Garnish the baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole with fresh parsley, if desired.
11. Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy, creamy goodness!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Calories: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
