Description
This Cowboy Spaghetti with Cream Cheese is an ultra creamy, cheesy comfort dinner that takes classic cowboy spaghetti to the next level. With rich beef, smooth melted cream cheese, and gooey baked cheese on top, it delivers a cozy, satisfying meal perfect for busy nights or make ahead dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain.
- Brown ground beef and mix with spaghetti sauce.
- Combine hot pasta with cream cheese, garlic, and seasoning.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Add spaghetti, then top with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle cheeses on top.
- Bake until bubbly and melted.
Notes
Always soften cream cheese before mixing. Add a splash of milk if needed for extra creaminess. This recipe is great for make ahead meals and freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg