Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of bacon soup
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 lb dry spaghetti
• 3 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
• 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Fresh chives, snipped, for garnish (optional)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large pot, combine the milk, condensed cream of bacon soup, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, break the dry spaghetti in half and add it to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the spaghetti for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining grated mozzarella cheese and bacon over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Enjoy!