Southern Baked Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti (angel hair works well)
• 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey (ground turkey used here)
• 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained (use mild if you prefer less heat)
• 1 (8 oz) block Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups shredded taco or Mexican blend cheese
• Optional: avocado, sour cream, black olives and salsa for garnish

 

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned.
5. Drain excess fat, then return the meat to the skillet.
6. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream of chicken soup, cubed Velveeta, and the undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir until the Velveeta melts and the sauce is smooth.
8. Fold the cooked spaghetti into the sauce until evenly coated, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
9. Sprinkle the shredded taco/Mexican cheese evenly over the top.
10. Bake for 20–30 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes. Serve with optional garnishes such as chopped avocado, sour cream, black olives, and salsa.
12. Enjoy!

stainless steel pan | glass baking pan | checkered stock pot | checkered 3 qt. pot | similar large serving fork | measuring glass | large checkered colander | checkered spoon rest | fiesta salad plate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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