Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.3K

Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Million Dollar Spaghetti. This decadent dish elevates humble spaghetti to new heights, layering rich meat sauce with a creamy, dreamy cheese blend for an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    136 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    24 g
  • Sodium
    721 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well.

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Recipe View While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

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Recipe View Stir in the spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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Recipe View Place half of the butter slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti over the butter.

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the spaghetti layer.

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Recipe View Top with the remaining spaghetti and the remaining butter slices.

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Recipe View Pour the ground beef mixture evenly over the top of the spaghetti.

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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Recipe View Remove from oven and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.

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Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of garlic powder to the meat sauce.
If you prefer a tangier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of sour cream to the cheese mixture.
Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the cheese mixture.
Feel free to substitute Italian sausage for ground beef.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

Jedidiah Kohler

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 421 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Garfield Dickinson

    Definitely a crowd-pleaser! I'll be making this again for potlucks and gatherings.

  • Billy Wehner

    I added some diced onions and bell peppers to the meat sauce for extra flavor and it was amazing!

  • Shakira Ratke

    My kids call this 'the best spaghetti ever!' Thanks for the recipe!

  • Torey Mohr

    This was a huge hit with my family! So easy to make and everyone loved it.

  • Crawford Hodkiewicz

    I was a little skeptical about the cottage cheese, but it was surprisingly delicious!

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