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!
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-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.