Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
Indulge in this decadent, comforting Million Dollar Spaghetti, a restaurant-quality casserole perfect for family dinners. This recipe layers al dente spaghetti with a luscious, seasoned cream cheese and sour cream mixture, followed by a hearty, savory ground beef marinara sauce. Topped with a generous layer of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly and golden, this dish offers a moist, creamy, and sophisticated pasta experience that is sure to become a weeknight staple.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced onion, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Place the cooked spaghetti in a 9x13 inch baking dish and toss with the melted butter.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the buttered noodles.
- Pour the meat sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading it to the edges.
- Top the entire casserole with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
For the best melting results, shred your cheddar cheese directly from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese. You can substitute the cheddar with mozzarella if preferred. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.