Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Spaghetti Squash
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Spaghetti Squash
Description
This dish starts by roasting halved and oiled spaghetti squash until tender with easily separable strands. Steaming or blanching broccoli adds a mild crunch, while pan-frying chopped bacon delivers a crisp, smoky component. Combining these elements with grated cheese of choice and crumbled feta achieves a creamy, cheesy texture that binds the ingredients.
The flavors blend savory and fresh notes from bacon, broccoli, and parsley garnish, balanced by the mild sweetness of the spaghetti squash. The cheese melts smoothly, complementing the vegetable textures without overpowering them.
The squash can be roasted ahead and stored in the refrigerator for quicker meal prep. Cheese choices can be customized to personal preference, such as Havarti, Mozzarella, Parmesan, or Cheddar, allowing flexibility in flavor intensity and creaminess. The dish works well as a main or side, providing a comforting yet vegetable-forward option.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash medium
- 4-6 oz broccoli crown or add extra!, chopped
- 2 lices Bacon
- 2-3 oz cheese choose your favorite, grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 TBSP feta cheese crumbled
- parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. For easy cutting, feel free to stick each squash in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften it up just a tad. The knife slides through way easier this way!
- Next grab a lipped baking sheet or a rimmed baking dish.
- Rub the cut side of the squash with a teeny bit of cooking oil.
- Place inside a baking dish or atop rimmed baking sheet and roast face-down for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of your squash, and the once rock-hard exterior of the squash will be visibly softened.
- While the squash roasts, steam or blanch your broccoli and cook your bacon.
- For the bacon, chop and pan-fry until crispy. (approx. 3 minutes)
- Once squash is roasted, allow to cool until easily handled or pop on an oven mit and use a fork to separate and fluff the strands of spaghetti squash.
- Add your broccoli, shredded cheese, and bacon, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with crumbled feta and bake at 350 degrees F for around 10-15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- For a golden cheesy topping, flip your oven to broil on high for just a minute or two until lightly browned.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and dig in!
Notes
- Preparing the spaghetti squash in advance and refrigerating it helps speed up assembly for busy days.
- Microwaving the squash briefly before cutting softens it and makes slicing easier.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations like Mozzarella, Parmesan, or Gruyere for varied flavor.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate and can be adjusted based on ingredient choices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1290IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 60.7mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 426mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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