Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Here’s a Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole—rich, creamy, and classic comfort food that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti, cooked & drained

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook meat sauce
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   Brown ground beef with onion until cooked through; drain excess fat.
   Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.

3. Make creamy layer
   In a bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.

4. Assemble casserole

   • Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in the dish

   • Dollop cream cheese mixture evenly over pasta

   • Spoon half of the meat sauce on top

   • Repeat layers

5. Add cheese
   Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.

6. Bake
   Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
   Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

7. Rest & serve
   Let stand 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add ricotta or cottage cheese for extra creaminess

• Use ground turkey for a lighter option

• Mix in sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers

• Freezes well—thaw overnight before baking