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# **Cheesy Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole: The Ultimate Family Favorite**
If you’re looking for a **crowd-pleasing, ultra-comforting, and cheesy pasta dish**, this **Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole** is exactly what you need! With **layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti**, this dish is like a **lasagna-meets-baked-spaghetti hybrid**—but even more indulgent.
It’s **easy to make ahead**, perfect for **potlucks, busy weeknights, and family gatherings**, and will have everyone **coming back for seconds**. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or hosting a dinner party, this dish is a guaranteed hit!
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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
✔ **Loaded with cheesy goodness** – A mix of cream cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy bite.
✔ **Perfectly saucy and meaty** – Layers of **savory ground beef (or sausage) with marinara sauce** for rich flavor.
✔ **Make-ahead friendly** – Assemble it **a day in advance**, refrigerate, and bake when ready!
✔ **Feeds a crowd** – This dish makes generous portions, perfect for leftovers too!
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## **Ingredients**
### **For the Pasta & Meat Sauce:**
– **1 pound spaghetti**
– **1 pound ground beef** (or Italian sausage for extra flavor)
– **1 small onion, diced**
– **3 cloves garlic, minced**
– **1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce** (or homemade pasta sauce)
– **1 teaspoon Italian seasoning**
– **½ teaspoon salt & ½ teaspoon black pepper**
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
### **For the Creamy Cheese Layer:**
– **8 oz cream cheese, softened**
– **1 cup ricotta cheese**
– **½ cup sour cream**
– **½ teaspoon garlic powder**
– **¼ teaspoon salt**
**For the Topping:**
– **2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese**
– **½ cup grated Parmesan cheese**
– **2 tablespoons melted butter**
– **½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers (for a crispy top, optional)**
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