Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Keto Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a single-pan recipe. You can have the cheeseburger with the spaghetti squash topped with bacon to make it more appealing for the family. Even the kids eat the spaghetti squash hidden in the taste of cheeseburger. This spaghetti squash casserole is healthy, delicious, and mouthwatering at the same time. One of the easiest ways to cook the spaghetti squash is to roast it in the oven by cutting it in half crosswise at 400 degrees F for 40-50 minutes. The Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Casserole only contains 6.5g of carbs, 1.6g of fiber, 4.9g of net carbs, & 30.5g of protein in this dish.

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STATS:

• Course: Main course
• Cuisine: American
• Prep time: 10 mins.
• Cook time: 1 hour, 15 minutes.
• Total time: 1 hour, 25 mins.
• Servings: 6 servings
• Calories: 431

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Skillet (large)
• Paper towel
• Wooden spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• One spaghetti squash (medium)
• Four wedges of bacon (chopped)
• One lb. of ground beef
• 2 pieces of garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. free from sugar ketchup
• 2 tsp. coconut aminos
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SPAGHETTI SQUASH:

• Always buy medium size and firm squash. Medium size of squash is easy to handle and firm squash indicates that it is fresh.

BEEF:

• Ground beef is used to make this cheeseburger spaghetti squash; we can also use ground chicken, or turkey to make this casserole dish.

GARLIC:

• Freshly grated garlic is utilized to prepare this cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole; we would also use powder or paste of garlic.

KETCHUP:

• Free of sugar ketchup is use to make this keto version of cheeseburger spaghetti squash. Read the label before buying the ketchup to ensure it is keto-friendly.

COCONUT AMINOS:

• Coconut aminos are used to make this casserole recipe; you can use tamari or homemade Worcestershire sauce.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• Cheddar cheese is added to this recipe; you may also use mozzarella cheese in it.

SALT AND PEPPER:

• Salt and pepper are included to increase the flavor of cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Put the paper (parchment) on the sheet (baking) and preheat the oven to four hundred degrees F.
2. Take out the seeds with the scoop or spoon after you cut the squash in half crosswise with the knife.
3. Put the squash in the cut-side down direction and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or till it gets soft enough to squeeze.
4. In the meantime, toast the bacon in a pan (large) over heat (Medium). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Cook the ground beef in the same skillet, by utilizing the other side of a wooden spoon to break up any clumps.
6. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic after the steak has been nearly cooked, about 7 minutes. Cook for further two or three minutes, or until no longer pink.
7. Add the coconut aminos and free-of-sugar ketchup to the pan and mix it.
8. Remove the squash’s flesh with a spoon, and then mix it well with the ground beef.
9. Evenly distribute around the skillet’s bottom.
10. Cover the pan after adding the shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Let the cheese melt over low heat for approximately five minutes.
12. Serve with bacon sprinkled on top.

TIPS:

• Remove the clumps of the beef with the back of the wooden spoon.
• Cook the squash and bacon before putting it in the casserole.
• To keep the squash from sticking, place the paper (parchment) on the baking pan.
• You can cook the spaghetti squash one or two days ahead of time; this will make the process of making the casserole easy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole in an air-tight container and stock it up for 2 to 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Transfer the cooled cheeseburger spaghetti squash to the sealed container and store it for two to three months.

REHEAT:

• Reheat your cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole for 20-30 minutes in the oven till it reaches 165 degrees F.

FAQs:

Can we store this cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole?

• Put this cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole in a sealed container and store it for two to three days in the fridge and for three months in the freezer.

Will I make this recipe with another meat?

• We can make this cheeseburger spaghetti squash with the chicken, or turkey by following the same recipe.

What should I use in place of coconut aminos?

• You can use tamari or homemade Worcestershire sauce (should be free of sugar) to make this cheeseburger spaghetti squash.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 431
Carbs: 6.5g
Fiber: 1.6g
Proteins: 30.5g
Net carbs: 4.9g