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Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole combines layers of creamy cheese, savory ground beef, and tender spaghetti, all baked to perfection. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Casserole, Comfort Food, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole:

  • 1 8-ounce package spaghetti
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 16-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • ½ cup butter sliced – divided
  • 1 8-ounce container cottage cheese
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 8-ounce package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the Spaghetti:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Drain any excess grease and mix in the jar of spaghetti sauce.

Prepare the Casserole Dish:

  • Place half of the butter slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Spread half of the cooked spaghetti evenly over the butter slices.

Prepare the Creamy Cheese Mixture:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well blended.
  • Spread the cheese mixture over the layer of spaghetti in the dish.

Add the Remaining Layers:

  • Place the remaining half of the cooked spaghetti on top of the cheese mixture.
  • Top this layer with the remaining butter slices.
  • Pour the ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture over the top layer of spaghetti and spread it evenly.

Bake the Casserole:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the shredded sharp Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot, enjoying the layers of creamy cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender spaghetti.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 600kcal
Keyword baked spaghetti, Comfort Food, creamy pasta, Family Dinner, spaghetti casserole
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