Warm, cheesy, and absolutely delicious, this million dollar spaghetti casserole is sure to be a hit with your family!
Loaded with ground beef and sausage, this dish is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.
Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a baked casserole made from some of the creamiest and most flavorful spaghetti you have ever imagined.
This homemade spaghetti casserole is easy to make, it is hearty and made from a combination of beef and sausage.
Be sure to make plenty, as this will definitely disappear fast. Enjoy!
What makes this recipe taste so good?
This is a recipe that I love because it is easy to make, is economical, and of course, it tastes delicious.
Why is it called Million Dollar Spaghetti?
Depending on the ingredients you choose to make this dish with, it can be expensive. However, I choose to say it is because it tastes like a million dollars.
Have you tried Cottage Cheese?
Yes, there is cottage cheese in this recipe. It is combined with Cream cheese and is also key to the creaminess.
Can I use Ricotta Cheese in the recipe?
You could use Ricotta and Cottage cheese, or you could combine Ricotta and cream cheese. It is up to you which blend works best for you.
Can I use Penne Pasta?
Although it is a rougher type of pasta, it will be able to hold more sauce. The decision is up to you, if you do not have spaghetti noodles, then substitute what you do have.
Can I eliminate the Italian Sausage?
You can leave out the Italian Sausage or you could use another type of Sausage. I prefer the combination that is used in the recipe.
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti noodles
- Spaghetti sauce
- Ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cream cheese softened
- Cottage cheese
- Sour cream
- Butter melted
- Parmesan cheese to taste
How to make Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Cook the noodles to your liking and drain well.
Step 3. Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove and cook until browned completely. Drain any excess fat.
Step 4. Mix together the sauce and the ground beef.
Step 5. In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until well combined.
Step 6. Spread the batter in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 7. Add half the noodles to the baking dish.
Step 8. Spread the cheese mixture over the top of the noodles.
Step 9. Place the rest of the noodles in a second layer over the cheese mixture.
Step 10. Pour the meat and sauce mixture over the noodles.
Step 11. Bake for 30 minutes, add Parmesan cheese to taste, and bake another 15 minutes before serving.