Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings families together around the dinner table. This creamy, cheesy dish combines tender pasta with savory ground beef and a luscious cream cheese sauce, making it a hit for any occasion. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—simply mix, layer, and bake! Enjoy every cheesy bite of this delightful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of garlic salt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil lightly salted water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti 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 until crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce with the browned beef. In a mixing bowl, combine drained spaghetti with cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- In a greased baking pan, spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom, then add the creamy spaghetti mixture followed by more meat sauce on top. Finish with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg