Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 lb cottage cheese (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 package spaghetti (16 oz)
• Grated cheddar cheese (for topping)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Boil spaghetti noodles until al dente (firm). Drain and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until well blended.
4. Brown the ground beef, then drain. Combine the drained beef with spaghetti sauce.
5. In a 9×13 inch baking pan, place a few slices of butter. Pour half of the cooked spaghetti noodles over the butter.
6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the noodles.
7. Layer the remaining noodles over the cream cheese mixture and top with a few more slices of butter.
8. Pour the spaghetti and meat sauce over the noodles.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
10. After 30 minutes, sprinkle the desired amount of grated cheddar cheese on top.
11. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Note: This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Creamy, cheesy, and meaty, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy