Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 package (16 oz) spaghetti
- Grated cheddar cheese (for topping)
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Boil the spaghetti noodles in salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the jar of spaghetti sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Make the Creamy Layer:
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread half of the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish, coating the bottom.
- Layer half of the cooked spaghetti noodles over the butter.
- Spread the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Add the remaining spaghetti noodles on top of the cheese mixture.
- Pour the meat sauce evenly over the top.
- Top with Cheese and Bake:
- Dot the top of the casserole with the remaining butter.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the meat sauce layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy this rich, cheesy, and comforting dish!
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is sure to become a family favorite with its creamy layers and savory meat sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
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