Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Food

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
• Be sure to cut around the edge so you don't cut into the squash itself.
• Turn halves upside down in a baking pan.
• Bake at 375-degrees for approx 45 minutes, or until the inside is soft.
• Let cool and carefully remove inside of squash with fork or spoon.
• It will look a lot like cooked spaghetti and come out in strands.
• Heat some olive oil in a skillet.
• Add the spaghetti squash strands, garlic and crumbled sausage.
• Cook on med until for approx 5 minutes.
• Add milk and cook until heated through and liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a warm bowl and toss with cheeses until mixed.
• Top with salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

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 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.