Description
Indulge in a healthier twist on the classic mac and cheese with this Spaghetti Squash Mac And Cheese recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, this dish is a delightful way to enjoy a favorite comfort food while sneaking in some extra veggies.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3–4 cups Spaghetti Squash (cooked and cooled)
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs (or pork rind crumbs)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8X8 casserole dish.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti squash, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Blend mixture: Gently combine all ingredients until fully mixed.
- Transfer to dish: Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- Add topping: Sprinkle pork rind or breadcrumb crumbs on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the mac and cheese is cooked through and forms a crust.
- Broil: For a more golden crust, broil for a few minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked bacon or diced jalapenos for extra flavor.
- For a crispy topping, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter before sprinkling on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, mac and cheese, healthy, comfort food, vegetarian
