MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Enjoy a Million-Dollar Spaghetti Casserole without any extravaganza! This comfort classic is a perfect example of a cozy homemade dinner. This dish features layers of perfectly cooked spaghetti, seasoned ground beef, and a blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Baked to perfection and topped with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, each bite is a taste of pure comfort. This recipe is perfect for a laid-back and hassle-free cooking and dining experience.

INGREDIENTS:

½ pound lean Ground beef
½ pound dry Spaghetti
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup pasta Sauce
½ cup cream Cheese, softened
2 tbsp Sour Cream
½ cup Cottage Cheese
Parmesan Cheese, as required
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste

HOW TO MAKE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE:

Step 1. Grease a 9×9 baking dish with melted butter.

Step 2. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions, then drain water, rinse, and set aside.

Step 3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, crumble, and cook until brown.

Step 4. Add spaghetti sauce, mix, and continue to cook until beef is cooked through. Remove from heat.

Step 5. In a small bowl, add softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream and blend until smooth.

Step 6. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in the baking dish, spread the creamy mix on top and cover with the remaining noodles.

Step 7.Top with the mixture of pasta sauce and meat.

Step 8. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 9. Remove the baking dish, sprinkle parmesan on top, and then bake again for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.

Step 10. Once ready, remove from oven, leave to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Yield: 4

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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Enjoy a Million-Dollar Spaghetti Casserole without any extravaganza! This comfort classic is a perfect example of a cozy homemade dinner.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ pound lean Ground beef
• ½ pound dry Spaghetti
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup pasta Sauce
• ½ cup cream Cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp Sour Cream
• ½ cup Cottage Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese, as required
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x9 baking dish with melted butter.
2. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions, then drain water, rinse, and set aside.
3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, crumble, and cook until brown.
4. Add spaghetti sauce, mix, and continue to cook until beef is cooked through. Remove from heat.
5. In a small bowl, add softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream and blend until smooth.
6. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in the baking dish, spread the creamy mix on top and cover with the remaining noodles.
7. Top with the mixture of pasta sauce and meat.
8. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the baking dish, sprinkle parmesan on top, and then bake again for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
10. Once ready, remove from oven, leave to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 650Total Fat: 35gCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25g