Bacon Spaghetti Squash Food

BACON PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel with a slotted spoon.
• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with foil. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and soft yellow strands. Lightly season with salt and pepper, place the squash face down on the baking sheet and bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until the flesh easily pierces with a fork.
• When soft, transfer to a bowl and combine with olive oil, parmesan, and bacon.

BACON-PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Carefully cut stem end off of the spaghetti squash and discard. Cut squash into approximate 1″ rings, width-wise. With a spoon or tip of a knife, gently remove seeds and pulp from each ring; discard.
• Place spaghetti squash rings laying down on prepared baking sheet. Bake in oven for about 40-45 minutes or until strands separate easily when scraped with a fork.
• While the spaghetti squash is baking, cut your bacon into pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat, moving and turning frequently, until bacon is fully cooked and crispy. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon pieces from skillet and set aside.
• Remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Remove shells of each ring and separate stands with a fork. Place strands in a large bowl.
• Add butter to your warm spaghetti squash (if your strands have cooled too much, heat in the microwave a bit) and toss with the strands until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Stir in parmesan cheese and bacon crumbles. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
• You might want to use a kitchen scissors to cut around the edge because you don't want to dig into the squash itself (which is easy to do).
• Turn upside down in a baking pan.
• Bake at 375-degrees until the inside is somewhat soft (about 45 minutes for this sized squash).
• Let cool until the squash can be handled and then carefully remove the inside of the squash.
• They will come out in threads that look and act much like cooked spaghetti (thus, the name).
• There will be a much larger volume of strands than you think!
• Cook several pieces of bacon very crisp and chop into bacon bits.
• In a skillet, heat some olive oil and/or butter.
• Add the spaghetti squash threads.
• Toss with spices as desired and the bacon bits.
• Heat through and serve.

CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.

BACON AND CHEESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat the inside of squash with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
• Grease a casserole dish.
• 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.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.
• 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.

CHEESY NINJA FOODI SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place wire rack with handles and 1 cup water into inner pot of large multi-cooker. Place squash on rack. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select vegetables setting. Set to long cook time (12 minutes). Start., Quick-release pressure. Remove squash, rack and water from inner pot; wipe dry. Separate squash into strands with a fork., Press saute function; select pork setting. Press timer; set to 15 minutes. Add bacon; cook and stir until almost crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Stir butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper into drippings. Add squash. Cook and stir until heated through. Press cancel. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. , Transfer squash mixture to a 1-1/2 qt. baking dish; top with bacon and remaining cheese. Clean inner pot. Place dish on wire rack with handles; lower into inner pot. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fry function; select custom. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start. Cook until cheese is melted.

MUSHROOM & BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOWL

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 15-18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add mushrooms to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, salt and, if desired, red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sage. , When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with mushroom sauce and reserved bacon; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, additional chopped fresh sage.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH APPLES, BACON, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Place squash in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, cut sides down. Bake until easily pierced with a fork, 35-45 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add green onions, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in apples, cider, syrup, salt, pepper and remaining cumin. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash to skillet; cook until liquid is absorbed, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon, walnuts and parsley.

SPICY GARLIC-PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off the root end of the squash, cut in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and connecting strands with a spoon. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and place squash on the baking sheet with cut sides down.
• Bake until the skin can be easily pierced with a fork, and the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
• While squash is baking, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
• Remove squash from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out the flesh with a fork creating long strands, loosening and removing the strands from the shells.
• Heat a large pan on medium heat, and melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash strands, toss with garlic butter, and cook until heated through, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from the heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the strands and let the cheese melt. Garnish with bacon, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

CARAMELIZED ONION & BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds. Turn upside down in a baking pan. Bake at 375-degrees for about 45 minutes.
• Cool for 10 minutes, then using a fork, scrape out squash into serving bowl.
• While squash is cooling, cut bacon with scissors into 1 inch pieces. Cook bacon to half done. Drain off most of bacon grease.
• Add onions and garic to bacon in pan. Cook together until bacon crisps and onions caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• Pour bacon/onion mixture over squash. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.