Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll be making it every weekend like I do!
Creamy Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti is a rich, indulgent dish that combines the comfort of traditional spaghetti with the luxurious flavors of bacon and cream cheese. This baked pasta dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for hearty, comforting food.
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Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Condensed cream of bacon soup | 1 (10.5 ounce) can |
Cream cheese, softened | 1 package (8 ounces) |
Full-fat milk | 4 cups |
Onion powder | 1/2 tablespoon |
Garlic powder | 1/2 tablespoon |
Dry spaghetti noodles | 1 pound |
Mozzarella cheese, grated | 3 cups |
Bacon, cooked and crumbled | 1 cup |
Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine the condensed cream of bacon soup, softened cream cheese, full-fat milk, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Cook the dry spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked spaghetti and return it to the pot.
- Combine Sauce and Spaghetti:
- Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked spaghetti in the pot.
- Add 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese and the cooked, crumbled bacon.
- Stir until the spaghetti noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and ingredients.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the creamy spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Spread it out evenly in the dish.
- Add Cheese Topping:
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the spaghetti mixture.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve:
- Remove the baked spaghetti from the oven.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or additional cooked bacon if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the Creamy Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti hot.
- Dive into the cheesy goodness and enjoy!