Bacon and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Bake

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Bacon and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Bake This quick and easy spaghetti squash side dish casserole is bursting with flavor. It’s great for picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1?½ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
¾ cup bacon bits
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 1 hr 30 mins

TOTAL : 10 mins

SERVING : 6

YIELD : 6 servings

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Coat the inside of squash with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
Step 4

Grease a casserole dish.
Step 5

Shred the inside of squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add 1/2 the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, butter, salt, and black pepper; mix until well blended. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.
Step 7

Remove casserole from oven. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and return to the hot oven. Bake until cheese is browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Per Serving: 288 calories; protein 13.9g; carbohydrates 8.5g; fat 23g; cholesterol 60mg; sodium 1077.5mg.