Instructions: 👩🍳🔥
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥
Cook the Noodles:
Boil the spaghetti noodles until al dente, drain them, and set aside. 🍝💦
Make the Creamy Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth and well-combined. 🧀🥄
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
Brown the ground beef, drain any excess fat, and mix it with the spaghetti sauce. 🍅🍖
Assemble the Casserole:
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Place a few slices of butter at the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
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Add half of the cooked noodles, followed by the cream cheese mixture, spreading it evenly.
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Layer the remaining noodles and top with a few more butter slices.
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Pour the meat sauce mixture on top. 🍽️
Bake:
Cover and bake for 30 minutes. ⏳
Add Cheese:
After baking, sprinkle your choice of grated cheese over the top and return the casserole to the oven for 15 more minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and bubble. 🧀💥
Serve:
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the cheesy, creamy goodness! 😍🍽️
This hearty casserole is not just a meal; it’s a family tradition in the making. Perfect for gathering around the dinner table and savoring every bite of this creamy, cheesy, and savory masterpiece. It’s the kind of dish that will have everyone asking for seconds! 🍴👨👩👧👦
Enjoy! 😊
