Best 8 Million Dollar White Spaghetti Casserole Recipes

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Hidden behind its alluringly simple exterior is a dish that truly lives up to its name: the Million Dollar White Spaghetti Casserole. This casserole is an orchestra of flavors, blending creamy, cheesy goodness with the delicate hint of garlic and herbs. It's like a warm hug from your grandmother, comforting and soul-satisfying. While the name might suggest exclusivity or extravagance, this dish is anything but. It's an affordable meal that requires minimal effort yet yields maximum culinary pleasure.

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

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI



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The perfect combination of pasta, ground beef, and cream cheese mixture. Unbelievably good! Serve with garlic bread and salad. Enjoy!

Provided by Coqui30

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Baked

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
½ cup butter, sliced - divided
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer to a bowl and mix spaghetti sauce into ground beef.
  • Place half the slices of butter into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread half the spaghetti into the dish. Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl; spread mixture over spaghetti. Layer remaining spaghetti over creamy mixture. Top with remaining pats of butter.
  • Pour ground beef mixture over spaghetti and spread to cover casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread Cheddar cheese over casserole and continue baking until cheese has melted and is lightly browned, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 721 mg, Sugar 6 g

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
4 eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 container (8 oz) cottage cheese
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs, parsley and Parmesan cheese with whisk. Drain spaghetti, and add it right back to the hot pot. Add the butter and the egg mixture to the spaghetti, and quickly toss until evenly coated and the eggs have formed a sauce. Add mixture to baking dish.
  • Add cottage cheese and cream cheese to the pot you tossed the spaghetti in, and mix until combined. Pour the cheese mixture directly over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it out in an even layer.
  • Heat 10-inch skillet (or use the pot you cooked the spaghetti in) over medium heat, and brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; drain. Remove from heat, and stir in the pasta sauce and cream. Spread mixture over cheese layer. Then add the mozzarella cheese in an even layer over top.
  • Place baking dish on large cookie sheet. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh mozzarella and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Layers upon layers of spaghetti, Italian sausage, ricotta, cream cheese and pasta sauce give this luxuriously rich casserole its million-dollar taste--without breaking the bank!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup butter, cut into fourths
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)

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. Return to pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; set aside.
  • Add butter, eggs, Parmesan cheese and basil to spaghetti; toss until butter is melted and spaghetti is evenly coated. Spread mixture in baking dish.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place ricotta cheese and cream cheese; microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until softened. Mix well. Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls over spaghetti mixture; spread evenly. Top with cooked sausage, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is an easy hearty casserole that is both budget-friendly and easy to make. This casserole is simple and a delicious way to feed a family or a crowd!

Provided by Kathleen

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces dried spaghetti noodles
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 ½ pounds sweet Italian sausage (casing removed)
3 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning (divided)
48 ounces spaghetti sauce (2 jars, divided)
8 ounces cottage cheese ( or ricotta cheese)
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
¼ cup sour cream
3 cups mozzarella (shredded, divided)
½ cup butter (cut into slices, divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package, drain well and return pasta to original pot. Add 1 jar of prepared spaghetti sauce and combine. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning to skillet, and cook until no pink remains. Drain well. Add 1 jar of spaghetti sauce to skillet. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine Cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Set aside.
  • Place half the slices of butter in a 9x13 baking dish. Spread half the spaghetti in dish, then spread cheese mixture evenly over spaghetti. Spread remaining spaghetti over cheese mixture. Top with the remaining butter slices.Pour tomato meat sauce evenly over top layer of spaghetti.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and bake in preheated oven until casserole is heated through, about 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 826 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MILLION-DOLLAR WHITE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Our rendition of Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole features layers of creamy white cheeses, Alfredo sauce, chicken and spinach. It's a throw-together comfort food casserole that's a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 oz fresh baby spinach
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 jar (22 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

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. Return to pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach; cook about 3 minutes or until wilted; set aside.
  • Add chicken and Alfredo sauce to spaghetti; toss to coat. Spread half of the mixture in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, garlic, salt and pepper; stir well to combine.
  • Spread cheese mixture over spaghetti mixture in baking dish. Top with wilted spinach. Top with remaining spaghetti; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 5 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by melonhead

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb prepared elbow macaroni noodles
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces cottage cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, room temp (or microwave in 10 second increments)
1 small onion, chopped and divided in 2
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
28 ounces spaghetti sauce, flavor of your choice
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook 1 lb. elbow macaroni according to package directions. While the noodles cook prepare mixture.
  • Mix together sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, half of the onions, garlic, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef with 1/2 of the chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper. (if not using a lean meat of 93% fat free or better, DRAIN OFF THE FAT CAREFULLY into an aluminum lined, non plastic bowl.
  • Pour 2/3 of the drained noodles into a 9x13 baker.
  • Spoon meat sauce onto the noodles. Spread all of the cheese mixture over the meat sauce, cover with remaining noodles, then sauce, and cover in mozzarella cheese (up to 2 cups).
  • Bake 350' for 45 minutes or until bubbly!
  • Serve with Texas garlic toast and garden salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 438.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.4

MILLION DOLLAR ITALIAN CASSEROLE



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Similar to Million Dollar Spaghetti on FB and Pinterest. I reduced the butter (a lot), added a little more flavor, and altered the baking time since 2/3 content was already hot. Recipe goes together quickly if you coordinate the boiling, sauteing, mixing, etc. I prefer to use Paul Newman's Sockarooni or Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce

Provided by Southern Lady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 ounces rotini pasta (elbow or spaghetti may be substituted)
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (minced from jar)
1 medium green bell pepper (optional)
1 medium onion (white or yellow) (optional)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -8 ounce cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces cottage cheese
28 ounces red pasta sauce
2 -3 cups grated cheese (Mozzarella, Italian Blend, or Cheddar)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring water to boil, add salt and pasta and cook per directions.
  • Use 2 T of butter and grease a 9 x 12 baking dish.
  • Dice green pepper and onion.
  • Slice mushrooms.
  • Heat 2 T of garlic oil and saute on medium heat bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and set aside.
  • Add ground sirloin, crumbling as you add. Add salt & pepper, breaking up beef into small bites. Remain cooking until beef is no longer pink, drain excess gease.
  • Add jar of pasta sauce and heat through.
  • While meat sauce is cooking, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese to a medium size mixing bowl.
  • Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, mix 3 ingredients until well blended.
  • Layer 1/2 pasta into baking dish, add blended cheese mixture and smooth evenly over pasta.
  • Evenly add remaining pasta followed by red meat sauce.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake 20 minutes. (I spray oil my foil so it doesn't stick).
  • Remove foil and add grated cheese on top.
  • Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese has melted well.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

MILLION DOLLAR CASSEROLE (SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE) RECIPE



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Layers of cheesy pasta and creamy sauce make this casserole a family favorite.

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces spaghetti noodles ((uncooked))
8 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
8 ounces cottage cheese
1 pound ground beef ((you could also use ground turkey))
26 ounces spaghetti sauce ((1 jar))
¼ cup butter ((softened))
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook noodles as directed on the package.
  • While your noodles are boiling, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese in a medium-sized bowl until smooth (there might be a couple of bumps from the cottage cheese, but make sure it's all mixed together well).
  • Place ground beef in a large skillet and brown until completely cooked through. Drain grease well.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce over the meat and mix well.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Layer half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the dish. Pour the creamy cheese mixture on top of the noodles and spread it around evenly. Next, add the rest of the noodles on top of the cheese mix layer and spread the noodles out to cover the pan. Then, slice up the butter and place it on top of the noodles throughout the pan.
  • Once the noodle and cheese layers have been put together, pour the red meat sauce on top and cover the noodles completely.
  • Cook it uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Once the 30 minutes is up, take the casserole out of the oven and cover the whole thing with cheddar cheese. Then return it back to the oven to cook for another 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a rich, creamy sauce will make all the difference in the taste of your casserole.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape well in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your casserole a more complex flavor. Try using a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and vegetables without being too runny. If the sauce is too thin, it will make the casserole watery.
  • Bake the casserole until it's golden brown: The top of the casserole should be golden brown and bubbly when it's done baking. This will give it a nice crispy texture.

Conclusion:

Million Dollar White Spaghetti Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With its creamy sauce, tender spaghetti, and flavorful cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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