Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti: The Ultimate Comfort Food!

This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It combines perfectly cooked spaghetti, a rich and tangy cream cheese sauce, and a savory beef marinara—all baked to golden, bubbly perfection. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super Creamy & Cheesy – A perfectly blended mix of cream cheese, sour cream, and gooey melted cheese.
✔ Family-Friendly & Hearty – A one-pan meal everyone will love.
✔ Easy to Make Ahead – Prepare it in advance for busy weeknights.
✔ Great for Leftovers – It tastes even better the next day!

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
Drain excess grease and add spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Mixture

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
Stir in the cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.

Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread half of the meat sauce in the bottom of the dish.
Layer the cream cheese-coated spaghetti over the sauce.
Pour the remaining meat sauce over the top.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the dish.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot!

Tips & Variations

⭐ Make It Spicier – Add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage instead of beef.
🧀 Extra Cheesy? – Mix shredded cheddar with mozzarella for even more gooey goodness.
🍗 Switch the Protein – Try ground turkey, chicken, or sausage for a different flavor twist!

  You Might Also Like:
  
  Loading posts...

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

❄ Make Ahead: Assemble the dish and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
🔥 Freeze: Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
🍽 Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or microwave individual portions.

Final Thoughts

This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is easy to make, incredibly creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s a comfort food classic that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Serve it with a side salad and garlic bread, and you’ve got the perfect meal.

Have you tried this recipe? Let me know if you love it as much as I do!