Easy Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Recipes

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOWL

Steps:

• Pierce squash several times with a fork and place on a microwave-safe plate.
• Microwave on High for 5 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until soft, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds. Using a fork, scrape insides of squash to form strands and place in a large bowl; reserve skins.
• Add tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and 2 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to squash; mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into spaghetti squash shells and microwave on HIGH until heated through, about 2 minutes .
• Top with hot sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or just until squash is softened, turning after 5 min. Let stand 5 min.
• Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Use fork to scrape insides of squash to form strands; place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss lightly with fork. Spoon into 1 squash shell; discard remaining shell.
• Microwave 2 min. or until heated through.

EASY CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place squash halves, cut sides down, in shallow baking dish. Add water. Bake 35 to 40 min. or until squash is tender; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, whisk mayo, flour and garlic powder in medium microwaveable bowl until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring after each minute. Stir in cheese. Microwave 1 min.; stir until cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
• Use folk to pull squash flesh into spaghetti-like strands; spoon into strainer. Drain well. Place in 4 serving bowls.
• Top with cheese sauce and bacon; sprinkle with pepper.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Scoop seeds and stringy center portion of from squash and discard or reserve seeds for another use.
• Place squash cut side up on baking sheet. Brush flesh with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn upside down.
• Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Let cool slightly or use and oven mitt to hold squash, and shred spaghetti squash with a fork while leaving about 1/4-inch border. Set strings aside and return unfilled boats to baking sheet.
• In a large saute pan melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and flour and saute 1 minute.
• While whisking vigorously slowly pour in half and half. Let cook, stirring constantly, until just thickened.
• Reduce heat to low, add parmesan and stir until melted. If mixture seems too thick add in a splash or two of half and half. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from heat. Add shredded spaghetti squash and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and toss to evenly coat (taste again for salt).
• Divide mixture evenly among squash halves. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese*.
• Return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

CHEESY KETO TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a fork to poke a few holes around the spaghetti squash. Place in the microwave for a minute to soften a bit.
• On a cutting board, cut the end of squash off, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds and pulp out using a spoon, and coat the inside with olive oil.
• Place the squash on a baking sheet with the insides facing down. Bake in in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft.
• Let cool for a bit, and then use a fork to remove all the strands of spaghetti squash into a mixing bowl. Combine both cheeses into a small dish, and add HALF the cheese mixture to the bowl with squash. Also add salt, pepper, onion powder, butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme, and stir all to combine.
• Place the spaghetti squash mixture back into the skins on a baking sheet pan. Top with the remaining half of the cheese. Place back in the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Enjoy warm.

EASY CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise.
• Remove and discard seeds (or keep them to plant for next year).
• Steam squash, cut side up for 10-15 minutes, or until softened.
• Pre heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove squash from steamer and place on a baking sheet.
• With a fork, scrape the insides of the squash to form the spaghetti strands. (This will be very easy if your squash is cooked enough).
• Top each squash half with the remaining ingredients ending with the mozzarella (or whatever type you used) cheese on top to melt.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is all melted.
• Remove from oven and give it another quick stir to mix the cheese into the rest of the filling.
• *There is no need to remove the insides for serving. We just eat the squash right out of the shell!

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND CHEESE

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.
• Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes.
• Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add milk and chicken broth and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick, about 2 minutes stirring; season with salt and pepper.
• Once it becomes thick, remove from heat, add cheddar cheese and mix well until cheese is melted.
• Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked spaghetti squash and baby spinach, pour into a baking dish and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake until bubbly and golden 25 to 30 minutes.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash, cut-sides down, in a shallow baking dish. Fill the dish with about 1/2 inch of water.
• Microwave on high until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the microwave and transfer squash to a cutting board to cool, about 5 minutes.
• Use a fork in an up-and-down motion to scrape out spaghetti-like strands of squash.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in spaghetti squash and season with garlic powder, thyme, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.