Description
This creamy, cheesy baked spaghetti is loaded with savory turkey bacon, chive cream cheese, and melty mozzarella for the ultimate comfort food dish. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
✅ For the Spaghetti:
- 4 cups milk
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of bacon soup
- 7.5 oz Philadelphia Whipped Chive cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup real turkey bacon bits
✅ For the Topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ cup real turkey bacon bits
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, combine milk, cream of bacon soup, whipped chive cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Cook the pasta: Once the liquid is boiling, break the spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4️⃣ Add cheese & turkey bacon: Stir in 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup of turkey bacon bits, mixing until fully incorporated.
5️⃣ Transfer to baking dish: Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6️⃣ Add toppings: Sprinkle the top with 2 more cups of shredded mozzarella, chopped chives, and turkey bacon bits.
7️⃣ Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 14-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden around the edges.
8️⃣ Let it rest: Remove from the oven and let the baked spaghetti sit for a few minutes before serving.