Turn plain old spaghetti squash into a keto meal with the addition of bacon, mushrooms, spinach, and blue cheese. I like to double the blue cheese, especially when using a milder variety. Carbs in spaghetti squash can add up quickly, so use a small squash that's approximately 2 pounds.
Ingredients
- 1 small (2 pound) spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 package mushrooms , 4 ounce
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Cut and remove stem from spaghetti squash using a sharp knife. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Brush the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the lined baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes. Scrape cooked flesh out into a bowl and set aside. Return spaghetti squash shells to the baking sheet. Leave the oven on.
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and cooked bacon; stir until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove mixture from the skillet and add to squash flesh. Mix in sour cream, salt, and pepper; stir until filling is evenly combined.
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Spoon filling back into squash shells. Sprinkle each squash half with 1 tablespoon blue cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and squash is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes.
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