Description
A comforting baked cheesy bacon spaghetti casserole combining creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and tender pasta, baked to perfection with a golden melted mozzarella topping.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti (broken in half)
- 1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled, divided)
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 green onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Sauce and Pasta: In a large pot, combine milk, cream of chicken soup, chive and onion cream cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat over medium-high heat while stirring frequently until the mixture boils and the cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce. Add the broken uncooked spaghetti, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Add Bacon and Cheese: Stir in about three-quarters of the cooked and crumbled bacon along with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined into the spaghetti mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the cheesy spaghetti mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the top, followed by the reserved bacon and chopped green onion for garnish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 14-15 minutes, or until the top cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to let it set and make serving easier.
Notes
- Breaking the spaghetti in half helps it fit better in the pot and baking dish.
- Cooking the spaghetti partially in the sauce saves time and integrates flavor.
- Reserve some bacon for topping to add crunch and visual appeal.
- Let the casserole cool briefly to avoid burns and to allow the cheese to firm up slightly.
- This recipe serves 8, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
