Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort-food pasta bake, loaded with layers of spaghetti, creamy cheeses, and a rich meat sauce. Every bite is hearty, cheesy, and satisfying, making it a perfect choice for family dinners, potlucks, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing meal. The combination of creamy and savory layers transforms ordinary baked spaghetti into something truly special.
🍝 Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti noodles | 1 pound |
| Spaghetti sauce | 1 jar (about 24 oz) |
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 oz |
| Cottage cheese | 16 oz |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Butter, melted | 2 tbsp |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | ½ cup or to taste |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Cook the pasta and beef
Prepare the spaghetti according to package directions and drain well. Toss the hot noodles with melted butter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain any excess grease.
Step 3: Prepare the fillings
Stir the spaghetti sauce into the cooked beef until combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth and evenly blended.
Step 4: Layer the casserole
Spread half of the spaghetti noodles into the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the noodles. Add the remaining noodles as a second layer, then top with the beef and sauce mixture.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Step 6: Rest and serve
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
✨ Creamy, cheesy, and packed with hearty flavor, this baked spaghetti casserole is a guaranteed family favorite that lives up to its million-dollar name.
