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MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

This creamy, cheesy Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole combines tender spaghetti, seasoned ground beef and a rich cream-cheese sauce, topped with melted cheddar for a family-friendly comfort meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti broken in half
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup one 10.5 oz can
  • 0.5 cup milk use more to loosen sauce if needed
  • 2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided (reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream and milk; stir until combined and creamy.
  • Stir in 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss gently until every strand is coated.
  • Transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of cheddar evenly over the top.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, then serve warm.

Notes

This casserole reheats well and can be topped with breadcrumbs before baking for extra crunch. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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