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Monterey Spaghetti

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Casserole, Comfort Food
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Monterey Spaghetti is the perfect blend of creamy sour cream, cheesy Monterey Jack, and savory spinach, all topped with crispy fried onions. This easy-to-make casserole is great for family dinners or a comforting weeknight meal


Ingredients

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  1. For the Spaghetti:

    1. 4 ounces spaghetti, noodles broken into 2-inch pieces, cooked
    2. 1 large egg
    3. 1 cup sour cream
    4. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    5. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    6. 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
    7. 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
    8. 1 (2.8-ounce) can crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg.
  • Add the sour cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder to the bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in the cooked spaghetti, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, and 1/2 of the crispy fried onions to the egg mixture.
  • Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, for about 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with the remaining crispy fried onions.
  • Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden-brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to enhance the flavor.
  • For a more crispy topping, broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes after baking, just until the onions are extra crispy.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
  • Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden-brown.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg