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Southern Spaghetti Bake

Savory Southern Spaghetti Bake: A Cozy Family Favorite

This Southern Spaghetti Bake is a creamy, comforting dish that brings family together, making it a perfect choice for dinner or potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti or penne/rotini
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken rotisserie chicken saves time
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to spice preference
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese plus extra for topping
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 6 slices Bacon crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Chopped Parsley optional
For Topping
  • 1 cup Extra Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 slices Crumbled Bacon use more if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper, mixing until smooth.
  4. Fold in the cooked shredded chicken, 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and the drained spaghetti into the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden on top and bubbly.
  7. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for ease in mixing and to avoid lumps. Customize ingredients as desired, and don't skip the resting time for better flavor and slicing.

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