Creamy Squash Casserole Recipe | Simply Mamá Cooks #cooking
Today I'm making yellow squash casserole. This casserole recipe goes perfect as a dinner side especially with roasted chicken. This is gonna be good!
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⭐️ROASTED CHICKEN RECIPE
⭐️GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS
4 medium (1 1/2 lbs / 680 g) yellow squash sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 oz (170 g) smoked bacon diced (optional)
1 small onion diced (128 g)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup (59 mL) water
1 large egg
1/4 cup (57 g) mayonnaise
6 oz (200 mL) heavy cream
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 oz (28 g) grated parmesan cheese
(divide parmesan between cream mixture and topping)
20 Ritz crackers crushed
2 Tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter melted
**extra butter to grease baking dish
- In a cold pan add diced bacon, then turn on heat to cook
- Once bacon is cooked, remove rendered bacon grease
- Now add small diced onion to same pan with bacon and sauté until softened
- Add sliced yellow squash, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper to pan and cook with onion and bacon for 3 to 5 minutes on a medium heat
- Next add water to help deglaze pan, cover with a lid, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until squash is cooked and softened
- Set aside to cool for at least 15 minutes or until needed
- In a large bowl add egg, heavy cream, mayo, 1/4 tsp black pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, half of the grated parmesan cheese and combine well
- In a separate bowl add crushed crackers, the other half of parmesan cheese, melted butter and mix
- Remove any liquid from cooled squash, then add to bowl of cream mixture and combine well
- In a buttered 8 x 8 square baking pan or at least 1.7 quart baking dish add squash mixture, then top with crushed cracker mixture
- Bake UNCOVERED in a preheated oven at 350ºF / 176ºC for 25 to 30 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbling
- This casserole easily serves 4 to 6 side servings
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Breakfast Spaghetti Squash (Bacon & Egg)
Serving Size: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash
oil, to brush
salt and pepper, to season
1/2 cup of bacon, chopped
4 eggs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
green onion, garnish
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400º F / 200º C.
Half the squash and scoop out seeds.
Brush the inner flesh with oil, season with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down, and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Then let cool.
Use a fork to scrape the squash strands and “fluff” it up.
Sprinkle bacon and cheese on top of the fluffed squash. Make a hole with a spoon and crack an egg inside.
Place breakfast squash halves back in the oven, and bake until filling is hot and eggs reach your desired doneness, about 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onion and black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Four Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Serving Size: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash
oil, to brush
salt and pepper, to season
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided in half
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 mozzarella cheese
1/4 monterey jack cheese
chopped parsley, for garnish
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400º F / 200º C.
Half the squash and scoop out seeds.
Brush the inner flesh with oil, season with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down, and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Then let cool.
Use a fork to scrape the squash strands and “fluff” it up.
In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Slowly stir in milk and beat until there are no lumps. Bring the sauce slowly to boil, stirring the whole time until the sauce is thickened.
Add all four cheeses to the sauce and stir until melted.
Pour the sauce into the squash halves, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, and stir to ensure the squash is coated in the cheese sauce.
Bake until the filling is hot, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Serving Size: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash
oil, to brush
salt and pepper, to season
2 cups of shredded chicken, cooked (rotisserie chicken)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoon cold water
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup black beans
1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400ºF / 200ºC.
Half the squash and scoop out seeds.
Brush the inner flesh with oil, season with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Then let cool.
In a medium skillet, bring up to medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Add water, then cook and stir until veggies have mostly softened and browned and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the veggies to a large bowl. Add chicken, black beans, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, and 1/4 cup cheese. Mix until uniform.
Use a fork to scrape the squash strands and “fluff” it up.
Divide enchilada mixture between the hollow squash halves. Sprinkle tops with more cheese.
Bake until filling is hot and cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tomato Meat Sauce Spaghetti Squash
Serving Size: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 spaghetti squash
oil, to brush
salt and pepper, to season
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella
chopped parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400º F / 200º C.
Half the squash and scoop out seeds.
Brush the inner flesh with oil, season with salt and pepper. Place squash cut side down, and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Then let cool.
Use a fork to scrape the squash strands and “fluff” it up.
In a skillet, heat up oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and cook until translucent, 5-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and bit of salt. Cook until well-browned, breaking up the beef into small crumbles, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Divide the meat sauce mixture between the hollow squash halves. Evenly top with the 1/2 cup of cheese.
Bake until the feeling is hot and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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It doesn't take a lot to make the best spaghetti squash recipe. A few simple ingredients are all you'll need to cook this healthy, low fat
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Best Spaghetti Squash Made Easy Ingredients
1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH
GARLIC (5-10 cloves, finely chopped)
LEMON zest and juice
BUTTER (1-2 Tbsp)
OLIVE OIL (¼ cup)
PARSLEY (½ cup, chopped)
SALT and PEPPER to taste
The measurements above are just loose suggestions, and really need to be adjusted to your own tastes. The size of
the spaghetti squash and how much squash you dig out will determine how much of the other ingredients you need;
They are simple and fresh ingredients, so there really is no wrong way to make this dish.
The best spaghetti squash doesn't get more super simple than that!
Best Spaghetti Squash ...super simple, low fat, low carb recipe
When buying a spaghetti squash, choose one that seems heavy for its size.
carefully slice the squash into halves. Cut the squash across instead of lengthwise, this will make for longer noodles.
Place cut sides down in shallow water in a roasting pan.
Bake for about 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check on the squash after 30 minutes; the cooking time will vary
according to the size of the squash.
It's important not to overcook the squash, slightly crunchy strands of squash add great texture to a dish, and overcooking the squash will
make the ingredient mushy.
Remove squash from the oven and carefully turn halves over to check for doneness --the water will be hot and steam will be trapped under
the squash, so be cautious.
Allow squash to sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly for easier handling.
Insert a fork and twist out strands of spaghetti. Once the fork has done its job, use a spoon to scrape out the remaining squash; it's edible
all the way to the rind,
so don't waste any!
Heat a skillet and melt cooking oil on medium heat.
Add finely chopped garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until it begins to color up. If you like a bit of heat with your dish, add some red pepper flakes
as well.
Add a bit of butter for extra flavor (this is optional).
Add the spaghetti squash to the skillet and mix with the garlic.
Add salt and pepper to taste, add lemon zest and juice, and stir.
Turn off the heat and add in a bit of dark, flavorful olive oil.
You can also stir in a bit of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese if desire, but this is optional.
Add fresh chopped parsley for bright flavor and color, and mix well.
And that's it.
This recipe makes a nice side dish or a very healthy entree.
Give this spaghetti squash recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appetit!