If you’re looking for the ultimate family dinner that’s hearty, cheesy, and guaranteed to satisfy, this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is exactly what you need. Packed with layers of creamy goodness, rich meat sauce, and gooey melted cheese, it’s a dish that will make everyone rush to the table.
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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Mix Cream Layer: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown the beef in a skillet, draining off excess fat.
- Add Sauce: Stir the spaghetti sauce into the cooked beef, letting it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Assemble Layers: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Add half the spaghetti noodles, then spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over them. Layer the remaining noodles on top, dot with slices of butter, and pour the beef and sauce mixture over everything.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle grated cheddar over the casserole and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is rich, filling, and guaranteed to disappear fast—it’s comfort food at its finest!
