Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Description
This casserole begins with roasting spaghetti squash halves until easily pierced. The strands are carefully extracted with a fork to resemble noodles. Sautéed onion and garlic add savory depth, combined with plain goat milk yogurt and some of the shredded goat cheddar cheese to create a creamy coating for the squash strands.
The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper, transferred to a baking dish, and topped with remaining goat cheddar to produce a browned, cheesy crust during baking. The dish bakes at 400°F for about 30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
This preparation showcases the mild flavor and unique texture of spaghetti squash, with a tangy, creamy binder from the goat dairy ingredients, making a satisfying vegetarian option to serve as a side or light main course.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash medium
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 cup goat milk yogurt or greek yogurt, plain
- 3 oz goat cheddar cheese shredded and divided, raw
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
- black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, and remove the seeds. Place the squash halves cut-side-down on the baking sheet, and cook for 35-45 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the outer shell.
- Once you have removed the cooked squash from the oven, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the chopped onion and garlic until tender and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a large mixing bowl, and combine with the yogurt and 2 oz. of shredded goat cheddar, and season with salt and pepper. When the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the noodle-like strands into the bowl, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2.5-quart casserole dish, and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining ounce of goat cheddar over the top, and return to the oven to bake for 30 minutes at 400F.
- The casserole is ready when the top is a light golden brown, which makes for a crunchy crust! Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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