Joanna Gaines' Baked Spaghetti Is Even Better With One Cheese Tip - Tasting Table

"America loves downhome "Fixer Upper" star and interior designer Joanna Gaines, whose humble Instagram monikers are "OG homebody" and "shopkeeper at heart." She's a reality TV superstar by any reckoning, but you may not realize she's also a cookbook author. Through her popular "Magnolia" blog, Gaines devotes an entire section to cooking. Under the "Magnolia Table" brand, she states a belief that connections and life's best moments unfold in home kitchens."

"It is often referred to among home chefs as simply "baked spaghetti," an unofficial pasta category where spaghetti cooks in the oven rather than on a cooktop. In Gaines' version, it's a classic, cozy, casserole-style dish made with spaghetti, tender chicken, sauteed veggies, and a rich cream-and-cheese sauce, all baked until warm, bubbly, and golden. It is a creamy, dreamy, and cheesy delight for sure - but some folks believe the "cheesy" part could be even better with a few tweaks."

Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table includes a Comfort Food recipe called Chicken Spaghetti. The dish, often called baked spaghetti, cooks spaghetti in the oven and takes on a casserole format with tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a rich cream-and-cheese sauce baked until warm and golden. The original recipe combines three cheeses—grated white cheddar, cream cheese, and a small amount of processed cheese such as Velveeta—along with heavy cream and milk to build a white sauce. Swapping or augmenting cheeses with options like Gruyère or Parmesan can add more complex flavors and improved melt and texture.

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