Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a mouth-watering and budget-friendly Italian-American dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. This hearty casserole is loaded with pasta, meat, tomato sauce, and cheese. The spaghetti is boiled and mixed with a savory meat sauce made from ground beef, onions, garlic, and marinara sauce, then topped with a rich and creamy layer of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Finally, the casserole is sprinkled with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly.
This delicious casserole is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. It can be customized to suit your taste by adding vegetables like zucchini or spinach, or by substituting the ground beef with turkey or chicken. The creamy and cheesy layers balance perfectly with the tomato sauce and meat, creating a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a cozy dinner for two, Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a winner. With its warm and inviting flavors, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
INGREDIENTS :
1 lb of ground beef
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
8 oz of cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
½ lb cottage cheese (equals 1 cup)
½ cup butter (1 stick)
1 pkg spaghetti 16 oz
Grated cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS :
Preheat your oven to 350°degrees. Boil your spaghetti noodles until al dente (firm). Drain and set aside until ready to assemble.
Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended.
Brown your hamburger and when done, drain well. Combine the hamburger with your spaghetti sauce.
Put a few slices of butter into a 9×13 pan then pour half of your spaghetti noodles on top.
Take your cream cheese mixture and pour on top of the noodles. Spread well over noodles.
Pour the rest of the noodles on top of the cream cheese mixture. Put a few more slices of butter on top of the noodles.
Pour your spaghetti and meat sauce on top of your noodles.
Now it is ready to put into the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pour the desired amount of grated cheese on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes to allow cheese to mel.
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