MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

Here’s the classic Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole — a guaranteed church crowd pleaser 🍝✨
Creamy, cheesy, filling, and easy to make ahead.

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💰 Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

• 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy layer:

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta

Cheese topping:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.

3. In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain grease.
   Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.

4. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.

5. Layer the casserole in a greased 9×13 dish:

   • Half of the spaghetti

   • All of the creamy mixture

   • Half of the meat sauce

   • Remaining spaghetti

   • Remaining meat sauce

6. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

7. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.

8. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Make-Ahead & Crowd Tips

• Feeds 8–10 (easy to double!)

• Assemble the day before and refrigerate

• Freezes beautifully

• Pairs great with garlic bread & salad

If you want a slow-cooker, vegetarian, or extra-cheesy version, just say the word!