POTLUCK BAKED SPAGHETTI

Potluck Baked Spaghetti image

This casserole is a standby for church suppers and other potluck functions. Keeping the cover on during most of the baking time keeps it moist.-Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cans (one 15 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 packages (7 ounces each) uncooked spaghetti
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, garlic powder and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and chives; beat well. Place half of spaghetti in a greased 4-qt. baking dish. Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over top. Layer with remaining spaghetti and all of the beef mixture., Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.