Creamy Spaghetti Casserole

Name: Creamy Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 2 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained; 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed; 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

"Cottage cheese is the secret to the sauce for this hearty main dish that my family calls 'Norwegian spaghetti'," says Denise Baumert of Dalhart, Texas.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spaghetti, ham, 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, beans, pimientos, garlic salt and pepper; mix well.
Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 339 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 883mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Spaghetti Casserole in Taste of Home August/September 1999

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BethH59

Nov 11, 2015

I got this recipe at a Taste of Home event in the late '90s and have made it occasionally since then. Tonight I'm going to use leftover chicken instead of ham - should be just as good! I'm also subbing in fresh baby spinach instead of frozen green beans, added sliced black olives, and used a bit more cottage cheese and sour cream. Very forgiving (and customizable) recipe!
PAscolani

Oct 26, 2011

This is my absolute FAVORITE dish to make with leftover ham. In fact, I usually buy a ham large enough so I have leftovers and can make this!
deadgrl5676

May 29, 2011

My mom found this recipe many years ago and it is still one of my favorites! My husband and friends love it as well!