Monterey Spaghetti Recipe
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Monterey Spaghetti

"Using a slow cooker makes this recipe easy to prepare. Healthy and wholesome, too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (90)

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Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 (6 ounce) can French fried onions

Directions

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. After beating the egg in a small bowl, transfer to the large bowl and blend together. Transfer to a greased slow cooker.
  3. Mix cooked and drained spaghetti, 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, thawed spinach, and half of the French fried onions to the slow cooker. Stir contents of slow cooker until just blended.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. In last 30 minutes of cooking, turn to high if cooking on low and add remainder of grated Monterey Jack cheese and French fried onions to top of casserole. Serve when cheese is melted.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 79mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by DEBBIEWIL   view full review
I had to prepare a luncheon for 150 and used this recipe as one main dish. I doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2003 by SHAMBI Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had to modify this a bit.I added tomatoes and used yellow onion rather than fried.I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by KAILASMITH   view full review
This was great comfort food. I took the advice of others and didn't add so much cheese even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by rmcooper   view full review
I followed advice from below, adding 4 cloves of garlic and baking it in the oven at 400 for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by osulolli   view full review
Very yummy! Adjusted this to: 2 eggs, 1/2 sour cream, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2005 by MRSCOHEN   view full review
I made this dish in the OVEN instead of the crockpot and it worked out well, although I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2010 by Mel-Honey Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
* 10 oz spaghetti * can of cream of mushroom soup * 1 TBSP minced garlic * baked 400 degrees...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by SLR1024   view full review
This definitely has a good flavor. My husband and I loved it - the kids say no though. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by ANNETALLY   view full review
I added some fresh chopped tomatoes, monterey pepper jack cheese and salsa, turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Hatchi   view full review
I think I cooked it too long, it tasted very bitter.

 

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