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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake: Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is a delicious and easy recipe combining rich flavors, perfect for potlucks or family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Spaghetti or penne, rotini, or linguine
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup can swap for cream of mushroom
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken is great
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese reserve some for topping
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For the Topping
  • 6 slices Bacon can substitute turkey bacon
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 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 and cook the spaghetti until just al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked shredded chicken, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan to the creamy mixture. Then add the drained spaghetti.
  5. Pour the creamy spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother blend. Can swap proteins and add veggies for customization. Store leftovers for 3 days; it can also be frozen for 2 months.

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