**Caramelized Onion Bacon Spaghetti Squash: A Delightful Low-Carb Alternative**
Craving a hearty and flavorful pasta dish without the guilt? Look no further than caramelized onion bacon spaghetti squash! This innovative recipe transforms spaghetti squash into a delicious low-carb substitute for traditional pasta, topped with a tantalizing blend of caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and a creamy sauce. With its medley of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Explore our collection of recipes to discover variations of this delectable dish, including a zesty lemon butter sauce, a rich and savory mushroom sauce, and a tangy tomato sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you feeling both satisfied and guilt-free!
CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH
This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. -Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Spaghetti squash is known as "the fun squash" because it's so different from any other type of squash you are going to cook. There are also so many different things you can do with it. This is a basic preparation.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds.
- You might want to use a kitchen scissors to cut around the edge because you don't want to dig into the squash itself (which is easy to do).
- Turn upside down in a baking pan.
- Bake at 375-degrees until the inside is somewhat soft (about 45 minutes for this sized squash).
- Let cool until the squash can be handled and then carefully remove the inside of the squash.
- They will come out in threads that look and act much like cooked spaghetti (thus, the name).
- There will be a much larger volume of strands than you think!
- Cook several pieces of bacon very crisp and chop into bacon bits.
- In a skillet, heat some olive oil and/or butter.
- Add the spaghetti squash threads.
- Toss with spices as desired and the bacon bits.
- Heat through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 186.9, Carbohydrate 19.8, Protein 4.1
CARAMELIZED ONION & BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Make and share this Caramelized Onion & Bacon Spaghetti Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds. Turn upside down in a baking pan. Bake at 375-degrees for about 45 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then using a fork, scrape out squash into serving bowl.
- While squash is cooling, cut bacon with scissors into 1 inch pieces. Cook bacon to half done. Drain off most of bacon grease.
- Add onions and garic to bacon in pan. Cook together until bacon crisps and onions caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Pour bacon/onion mixture over squash. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
CARAMELIZED ONION SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by sz8jm9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease an 8x8 casserole dish with olive oil. 2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, until the skin of the squash is fork tender. 3. While the squash is baking, prepare the caramelized onions and mushrooms. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the onions and mushrooms. Lower the temperature to medium and cook the onions and mushrooms until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, for around 10 minutes. Add the water to the pan and stir the onions and mushrooms to pick up the brown bits in the bottom of the pan. Cook the onions and mushrooms for 8-10 minutes, until there is no more water in the pan. 4. Remove the squash from the oven, scoop out the flesh and place it in the casserole dish. Stir in the caramelized mushrooms,onions, tomato sauce and garlic powder. Add the whisked eggs to the baking dish and mix everything together until you can no longer see the eggs. 5. Bake uncovered for 1 hour in the oven, until the top of the casserole has formed a crust that looks like cheese and is brown around the edges. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right spaghetti squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep yellow or orange color. Avoid squash that has any soft spots or blemishes.
- Roast the spaghetti squash properly. To ensure that the squash is cooked evenly, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Don't overcook the onions. Caramelized onions should be soft and sweet, but not mushy. Cook them over medium-low heat until they are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use high-quality bacon. The bacon is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality bacon that is thick-cut and flavorful.
- Add some greens. To add some extra nutrition and color to the dish, stir in some chopped spinach or kale at the end of cooking.
- Serve immediately. Caramelized onion bacon spaghetti squash is best served immediately, while the squash is still hot and the bacon is crispy.
Conclusion:
Caramelized onion bacon spaghetti squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy spaghetti squash, give this recipe a try.
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