Monterey Spaghetti Casserole

Monterey Spaghetti Casserole adds some pizzaz to your pasta night! We’re swapping out the red sauce for something even more garlicky and a whole lot creamier. There’s even some earthy spinach swirled in with those bouncy noodles and a bit of savory crispy fried onions on top for that perfect crunch. It’s quite the dish! You can count on Monterey Spaghetti Casserole to be a hit every time. It’s just that good!

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces, cooked
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 (2.8-ounce) can crispy fried onions, divided
  • salt, to taste
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Directions

Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 –Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 3 –In a large bowl, add the egg and use a whisk to lightly beat.

Step 4 –Add the sour cream, the parmesan cheese, and the garlic powder to the egg and stir to combine.

Step 5 –Add the cooked spaghetti, the Monterey Jack cheese, the spinach, 1/2 of the crispy fried onions, and the salt to the sour cream mixture and stir to combine.

Step 6 –Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7 –Cover the baking dish and bake the casserole until it is heated through, about 30 minutes.

Step 8 –Top the casserole with the remaining crispy fried onions and bake again until the onions are golden-brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 9 –Serve.

AboutNidhi

Hi! I'm Nidhi.
Here at the EHL, it's all about delicious, easy recipes for casual entertaining. So come and join me at the beach, relax and enjoy the food.

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