My husbands exact words after his first bite, “Oh my god, Betty, this is fantastic! I’m actually hoping the kids don’t like theirs now
A hearty and cheesy casserole that’s perfect for a family dinner. This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is packed with flavor and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Spaghetti sauce | 1 jar |
| Cream cheese | 8 ounces |
| Sour cream | 1/4 cup |
| Cottage cheese | 1 cup (1/2 pound) |
| Butter | 1/2 cup (1 stick) |
| Spaghetti | 16 ounces |
| Grated cheddar cheese | To taste |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti: Boil spaghetti noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Cook ground beef: Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Combine beef and sauce: Combine cooked ground beef with spaghetti sauce.
- Assemble casserole:
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Layer half of the cooked spaghetti noodles in the prepared dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Top with the remaining spaghetti noodles.
- Dot with additional butter slices.
- Pour the spaghetti and meat sauce mixture over the noodles.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Enjoy this delicious Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole!