{"id":731,"date":"2026-01-19T15:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=731"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:51:52","slug":"baked-cream-cheese-spaghetti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=731","title":{"rendered":"Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti \u2013 Creamy, Cheesy &amp; Comforting Dinner Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti<\/strong> is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender pasta, rich cream cheese, savory meat sauce, and bubbly melted cheese in one satisfying baked dish. Perfect for <strong>busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep<\/strong>, this recipe is easy to make, budget-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser.<\/p>\n<p>With its creamy texture and hearty flavor, this baked spaghetti recipe is a delicious twist on classic pasta dishes. It\u2019s the kind of meal that feels cozy, filling, and indulgent\u2014ideal when you want something warm and comforting straight from the oven.<\/p>\n<h2>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creamy, cheesy, and incredibly comforting<\/li>\n<li>Easy to prepare with simple ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for feeding a family or a crowd<\/li>\n<li>Great for leftovers and reheating<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>Pasta Layer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound <strong>spaghetti<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Salt (for boiling water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cream Cheese Layer<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 (8 oz) package <strong>cream cheese<\/strong>, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup <strong>sour cream<\/strong> or ricotta cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup <strong>grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons <strong>butter<\/strong>, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon <strong>garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon <strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Meat Sauce<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound <strong>ground beef<\/strong> or ground Italian sausage<\/li>\n<li>1 small <strong>onion<\/strong>, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves <strong>garlic<\/strong>, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 jar (24 oz) <strong>marinara or spaghetti sauce<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon <strong>Italian seasoning<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\u00bd\u20132 cups <strong>shredded mozzarella cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley or basil (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the Spaghetti<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until <strong>al dente<\/strong>. Drain and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce<\/h3>\n<p>In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.<br \/>\nAdd chopped onion and cook for 2\u20133 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, then remove from heat.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Mixture<\/h3>\n<p>In a mixing bowl, combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Softened cream cheese<\/li>\n<li>Sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n<li>Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Assemble the Dish<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong> and lightly grease a baking dish.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spread <strong>half of the spaghetti<\/strong> evenly in the dish<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the <strong>cream cheese mixture<\/strong> over the pasta and spread gently<\/li>\n<li>Add the remaining spaghetti on top<\/li>\n<li>Pour the meat sauce evenly over the pasta<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle generously with <strong>mozzarella cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Cover with foil and bake for <strong>25 minutes<\/strong>.<br \/>\nRemove foil and bake uncovered for another <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong>, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Let the baked spaghetti rest for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<li>Green salad<\/li>\n<li>Roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a complete, hearty meal on its own!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate leftovers for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freeze for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recipe Tips &amp; Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies<\/li>\n<li>Use ground turkey for a lighter version<\/li>\n<li>Swap spaghetti for penne or rotini<\/li>\n<li>Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti<\/strong> is rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying\u2014everything you want in a comfort meal. With layers of tender pasta, smooth cream cheese filling, savory meat sauce, and melted cheese, it\u2019s a recipe that will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or anytime you\u2019re craving a cozy homemade dinner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti \u2013 Creamy, Cheesy &amp; Comforting Dinner Recipe &nbsp; Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is the ultimate&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=731"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":733,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/731\/revisions\/733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}