Bacon and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Bake

This quick and easy spaghetti squash bake is made with simple ingredients, like bacon bits and shredded Cheddar cheese, for a fantastic side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.75 cup bacon bits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.

Step 3

Coat the inside of squash with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Shred squash flesh with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, butter, salt, and black pepper; mix until well blended. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

Remove casserole from the oven. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and continue baking until cheese is browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.