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baked spaghetti squash and cheese

This easy, cheesy baked spaghetti squash is a healthier take on mac and cheese. Cheesy, loaded with spinach, and perfect for a comforting meal without the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 5.5 cups cooked spaghetti squash from about 2 small squash
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour for GF
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 cups 2% reduced fat mild cheddar cheese about 8 oz
  • 4 cups baby spinach about 4 oz
  • 0.125 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet cut side down. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Separate the strands of squash with a fork and place in a medium bowl; discard shells. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the squash if watery.
  • Maintain the oven temperature at 375ºF.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add milk and chicken broth and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and thickens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once thickened, remove from heat, add cheddar cheese and mix well until cheese is melted.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, add cooked spaghetti squash and baby spinach. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

This dish is perfect for Meatless Mondays or any day you want a comforting, cheesy meal without the guilt. Feel free to add cooked chicken or turkey bacon for extra protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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