This family-friendly recipe can be made a head of time. Simply cover the casserole with aluminum foil before baking and freeze. When ready to cook, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.

Spaghetti Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef or Italian sausage until cooked through (165 degrees). Add onion to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until onions have softened.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in ground beef mixture, pepperoni, spaghetti sauce, and cooked spaghetti. Pour into 9x13-inch casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through. 

Uncover casserole. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 30 additional minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef until cooked through (165 degrees). Add onion to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until onions have softened.

Uncover casserole. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired, and bake for 30 additional minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Making the substitutions above, the nutrition is as follows: 530 calories; 14g fat; 4.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 155mg cholesterol; 770mg sodium; 67g carbohydrates; 9g fiber; 12g sugars; (0g added sugars); 42g protein; 6% vitamin D; 8% calcium; 35% iron; 15% potassium.