Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole 🍝🧀

Say hello to your new favorite pasta bake! This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s easy to make, feeds a crowd, and is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Plus, that golden, bubbly cheese topping? Irresistible! 😍

Why you’ll love it:
✅ Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying
✅ Ready in under an hour
✅ Great for leftovers (if there are any!)

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

How to make it:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Spread the spaghetti mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with the meat sauce, spreading it evenly.
6. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

This casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Who’s ready to dig in? 🍴

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