Creamy Ground Meat & Spaghetti Casserole
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic, comforting casserole with layers of spaghetti, seasoned ground beef in a creamy mushroom sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. A perfect weeknight dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 20 mins | None | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Casserole dish
- Large skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 pkg. | Spaghetti | 8 oz, cooked and drained |
| 1 lb. | Ground Meat | or ground beef |
| 1 | Onion | medium size, chopped |
| 1 can | Mushroom Soup | 10.5 oz, cream of mushroom |
| 2 cups | Grated Cheese | divided |
| To taste | Salt | None |
| To taste | Pepper | None |
| To taste | Garlic Salt | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Cook Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a casserole dish.
- Cook the 1/2 pkg. spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
- In a large skillet, brown the 1 medium size onion (chopped) and 1 lb. ground meat. Drain any excess fat until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
- Stir the 1 can mushroom soup into the meat mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste until well combined.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- In the prepared casserole dish, spread a layer of the meat mixture, top with a layer of cooked spaghetti, then a layer of 2 cups grated cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time if cold.
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