Best 5 Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole Recipes

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If you're in the mood for a hearty, comforting meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck, cheesy spaghetti casserole is the answer. This classic dish is made with cooked spaghetti, a creamy cheese sauce, and a variety of add-ins like vegetables, meat, or seafood. It's then baked until bubbly and golden brown. With so many variations to choose from, there's a cheesy spaghetti casserole recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
  • Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked
1 (4 ounce) can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded or 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, chicken, soup, butter, milk, pepper and 1 cup cheese.
  • Mix well and put into a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

BAKED CHEESY HAM AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite dish of mine for leftover ham. I like to use a mix of parmesan and white cheddar or you can use a monterey jack cheese if you prefer that, but it is just creamy and comforting. I love to bake a ham once a month. I cut it up and freeze and that way I always have a quick meal waiting to be put together. So many people only cook ham on holidays, but it is a great resource and inexpensive. Give this a try for a nice way to use your leftovers and good comfort food on a chilly night.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h4m

Yield 4-6 Individual Servings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups ham, diced (if you don't have leftover ham, buy a couple slices of baked ham from the grocery deli 3/4-inch thic)
8 ounces linguine, broken up in 4-inch pieces (spaghetti will work fine)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thin sliced
4 scallions, diced
1 cup frozen peas, peas to me make the dish (if you are not a pea fan, use broccoli cut in small pieces)
1 medium onion (cut in half and thin sliced)
1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded) or 1 cup you could use monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons sherry wine (if you don't to add sherry, you can add more chicken broth, or you can add white wine, but the sherr)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 pinch nutmeg
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Ham and Vegetables -- Now in that same large pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and heat to medium. Then the mushrooms, ham, onion, scallions, parsley and cook until the mushrooms and onions are soft.
  • Sauce -- To the vegetables, add the flour and stir until well blended. Then the broth, sherry, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Go easy on the salt because the broth and ham are both salty. Cook and stir until the sauce mixture thickens on medium to medium high heat. Reduce to medium and add in the cream, 1/2 of the parmesan, 1/2 of the white cheddar and the peas.
  • Combine and Bake -- Add the drained pasta to the vegetable and cheese sauce and toss well. Spray a casserole dish 13x9 or similar with Pam or a nonstick spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the pasta mix into the casserole and top with the extra cheese. Bake about 30 minutes until bubbly and the cheese get nice and brown on top. Let set 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to firm up.
  • This is a absolutely great casserole. I have also done this same recipe with leftover turkey or chicken and was just as good. And don't be afraid to use a sharp cheddar or even a swiss cheese as well. I just happen to like the white cheddar and parmesan best.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This casserole is so yummy, with the addition of all that cheese....how could you go wrong!(note: plan ahead, this casserole needs to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 clove fresh minced garlic (optional)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (seasoned or plain)
salt and pepper
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped scallions or 1/3 cup green onion
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and tossed with oil
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 -2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 2-qt casserole dish.
  • Brown ground beef with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, (and garlic, if using); drain off any fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, cook and simmer over med-low heat for 25-30 mins; remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper.
  • Spread half of the cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared casserole dish.
  • Cover with the cheese mixture.
  • Add remaining spaghetti, and drizzle the melted butter on top.
  • Spread the tomato/meat sauce over the top of the spaghetti.
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight, to blend the flavors.
  • Remove from the fridge 20 mins before baking.
  • Bake for 45 mins, or until hot and bubbly.
  • If desired top with 1-2 cups grated mozzeralla cheese the last 15 mins of baking.

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by CBozenka

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked, chopped chicken (1 whole rotisserie chicken)
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cans Cream of Chicken soup (I used cream of mushroom worked great)
1/4 cup chicken broth
16 ounces sour cream
1 stick of butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 12 ingredients. Spread into a lightly greased 9x13-inch dish (or 2 9x9-inch dishes). Top with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful casserole. A good combination is a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cook the spaghetti al dente before adding it to the casserole. This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overmix the casserole. Just stir until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole immediately with a side salad or garlic bread.

Conclusion:

Cheesy spaghetti casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. With its creamy and cheesy sauce, tender spaghetti, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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