Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Indulge in the rich flavors of Million Dollar Spaghetti, a delectable casserole that layers noodles, cheese, and a homemade meat sauce. This budget-friendly and easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (16-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- ½ cup butter, sliced – divided
- 1 (8-ounce) container cottage cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
How To Make Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the spaghetti sauce.
- Place half of the butter slices into the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the spaghetti into the dish.
- Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl; spread the mixture over the spaghetti. Cover with the remaining spaghetti and top with the remaining slices of butter.
- Pour the ground beef mixture over the spaghetti and spread it in an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread Cheddar cheese on top and continue baking until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
Savor the layers of flavor in this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole that promises a comforting and satisfying meal for you and your loved ones.