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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

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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

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

    Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce

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

    Step 3: Make the Creamy Mixture

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

    Step 4: Assemble the Casserole

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

    Step 5: Bake to Perfection

    1. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
    2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
    3. 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!

    • Author: niold.com