Bacon Cream Cheese Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients:

1 c. bacon cooked and crumbled

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1/2 tbsp onion powder

1/2 tbsp garlic powder

1 pound dry spaghetti

3 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese grated and divided

4 c. milk

1 can condensed cream of bacon soup 10.5 ounces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fresh chives, snipped for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Set the oven to 400 degrees F.

Add the milk, bacon soup, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large pot. Combine and bring to a boil.

Stir in the spaghetti once the sauce is bubbling, then adjust the heat to medium-low. Cook the spaghetti while stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.

Next, whisk in 2 c. of mozzarella and half of the bacon. To taste, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, transfer the spaghetti mixture.

Then, bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F until the cheese has melted and the top is beginning to turn golden brown.

Before serving, allow the baked spaghetti to sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with optional fresh chives.

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