Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti
A delicious twist on a classic baked spaghetti, this dish combines tender pasta with creamy cheese and crispy bacon for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or any occasion where you want to impress with a delightful and easy-to-make recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb dry spaghetti
4 cups milk
1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of bacon soup
8 oz softened cream cheese
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp onion powder
3½ cups grated mozzarella cheese divided
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine milk and condensed cream of bacon soup. Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
Add the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese and half of the cooked bacon. Mix until the cheese is melted and the bacon is evenly distributed.
Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese and the rest of the bacon on top of the pasta.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.