Cheesy Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole: The Ultimate Family Favorite

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing, ultra-comforting, and cheesy pasta dish, this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is exactly what you need! With layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, this dish is like a lasagna-meets-baked-spaghetti hybrid—but even more indulgent.

It’s easy to make ahead, perfect for potlucks, busy weeknights, and family gatherings, and will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or hosting a dinner party, this dish is a guaranteed hit!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Loaded with cheesy goodness – A mix of cream cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy bite.
✔ Perfectly saucy and meaty – Layers of savory ground beef (or sausage) with marinara sauce for rich flavor.
✔ Make-ahead friendly – Assemble it a day in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready!
✔ Feeds a crowd – This dish makes generous portions, perfect for leftovers too!

Ingredients

For the Pasta & Meat Sauce:

1 pound spaghetti
1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage for extra flavor)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (or homemade pasta sauce)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Creamy Cheese Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers (for a crispy top, optional)

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