Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Looking for a comforting dish that brings everyone together? This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is your answer! Creamy and cheesy, this delightful casserole combines tender spaghetti with savory ground beef and rich cream cheese for a heartwarming meal that even picky eaters will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s easy to make, satisfying, and can be prepped ahead of time. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious family-friendly dinner on the table in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until crumbly; drain any excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked spaghetti with cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until creamy.
- Layer the bottom of the baking pan with meat sauce. Add half the spaghetti mixture followed by more meat sauce. Repeat with remaining spaghetti and finish with meat sauce on top. Sprinkle cheeses over everything.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg