Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a hearty and indulgent dish that combines layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and ground beef. Here’s a recipe to make this delicious casserole:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
- To assemble the casserole, spread half of the cooked spaghetti in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the spaghetti layer.
- Spoon half of the meat sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat sauce layer.
- Repeat the layers by adding the remaining spaghetti, followed by the remaining meat sauce, and finally the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole!
This rich and satisfying casserole is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or additional toppings.