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!
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!
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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
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!
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)
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!
Notes
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!