Cheesy Million Dollar Spaghetti Bake

A hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed casserole that feels like pure comfort food. This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is creamy in the middle, meaty on top, and finished with a bubbly golden cheese layer. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you want to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup (1/2 lb) cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 16 oz spaghetti
• Grated cheddar cheese, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook pasta: Boil spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.

3. Mix cheese layer: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.

4. Cook meat: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, then stir in spaghetti sauce.

5. Assemble casserole:

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
• Layer half of the cooked spaghetti noodles in the dish.
• Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
• Top with the remaining noodles.
• Dot with butter slices.
• Pour the beef and sauce mixture over the top.

6. Bake: Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Finish with cheese: Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top, then return to oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this creamy, meaty, cheesy delight!

Why it works:

• The cream cheese mixture makes the middle layer extra creamy.
• The beef and sauce bring richness.
• The melted cheddar topping ties it all together.