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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake: Ultimate Comfort in Every Bite

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring rich flavors and creamy layers that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 oz Spaghetti can substitute with penne or rotini
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup can swap with cream of mushroom
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can use plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 pkg Ranch Seasoning Mix adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to preference
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded, sharp cheddar recommended
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 6 strips Bacon can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk or hand mixer
  • Colander
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded chicken, 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese, and spaghetti until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the creamy mixture into the baking dish, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap proteins and add seasonal veggies for customization.

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