Description
This baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole is a comforting dish that combines creamy cheese with pasta and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef; stir well.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture; mix well.
- Combine the beef mixture with the spaghetti mixture; stir until combined.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole