Baked Spaghetti and Cheese Recipe – he took one bite and said this was better than any mac and cheese I’ve made! Spaghetti, Monterey Jack cheese, flour, dry mustard, milk, and eggs – just whisk it all together and bake. Can add chicken, ham, or broccoli. Easy side make-ahead dish or could even be a meatless main dish! Give this a try ASAP!
Originally posted June 17, 2014
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Pin This RecipeEasy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
I am always on the lookout for new side dishes. so we don’t get tired of the same old things. I came across this Baked Spaghetti and Cheese recipe in one of my old Southern Living cookbooks and decided to give it a whirl. WOW! I am so glad I found this recipe. It was delicious! Chicken Legs said this was so much better than traditional macaroni and cheese.
This is super easy to make and it doesn’t require making a white sauce. Just mix everything up and pour it over the spaghetti and cheese in the pan. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside. Stir together flour, salt, dry mustard and pepper, milk, and eggs. Place half of the cooked pasta in a baking dish. Top with half of the cheese. Top with the remaining pasta and cheese. Pour milk mixture over pasta and sprinkle with paprika. Bake the casserole until set.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I used Monterey Jack cheese. Feel free to mix up the cheeses. I think mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, or gouda would be fabulous!
- You can add chicken, onions, garlic, ground beef, ham, tomatoes, or broccoli and turn this side into a main dish!
- Can Baked Spaghetti & Cheese be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate it until ready to bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking cold straight from the oven.
- Can Baked Spaghetti & Cheese be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
- You can also freeze the baked casserole. Cook the casserole and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and transfer to the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat covered in the oven or in the microwave.
What to Serve with Mac & Cheese
This easy mac & cheese has been on repeat at our house. We’ve been making it non-stop. It is great with just about everything – chicken, pork, burgers, hot dogs, steaks – anything! This makes a lot of food. It is perfect for a cookout or potluck.
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Baked Spaghetti and Cheese
Equipment:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Place half of the cooked spaghetti in the pan. Top with half of cheese. Repeat layers.
- Combine flour, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in 1 Tbsp of milk (this will keep the lumps out). Add remaining milk and eggs, whisk until well blended.
- Pour over spaghetti mixture. Dot with butter and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until set.
Notes:
- I used Monterey Jack cheese. Feel free to mix up the cheeses. I think cheddar or gouda would be fabulous!
- You can add chicken, ham, or broccoli and turn this side into a main dish!
- Can Baked Spaghetti & Cheese be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking cold straight from the oven.
- Can Baked Spaghetti & Cheese be frozen? Yes! Assemble the casseorle and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to bake, thaw and bake as directed.
- You can also freeze the baked casserole. Cook the casserole and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze. When ready to serve, thaw and reheat covered in the oven or in the microwave.
Steph
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I substituted 16 oz oz Alfred sauce for my milk still used 3/4 cup of milk also and still used eggs and flour, it turned out delicious absolutely loved this recipe
Any idea of tis could be made in microwave?