This loaded spaghetti squash recipe has all the fixings of a classic baked potato, but with a fraction of the carbs. The pasta-like spaghetti squash is combined with Cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions that melt together in the oven. Top with sour cream and garnish with more scallions and bacon and you have a delicious low-carb side dish ready to go.

Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Recipe Summary

active:
15 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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  • Place spaghetti squash halves and water in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on High, uncovered, until the flesh is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Use a fork to scrape out the flesh into a large bowl. Stir in salt, pepper, cheese, all but 1 tablespoon scallions, and 1 chopped slice bacon.

  • Cut each shell halves into 3 pieces and place the pieces on a large baking sheet. Spoon the squash mixture into the shells. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each piece with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon scallions and the remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece
175 calories; protein 7.4g; carbohydrates 16.6g; dietary fiber 3.4g; sugars 6g; fat 9.8g; saturated fat 5.2g; cholesterol 27.4mg; vitamin a iu 616IU; vitamin c 9.5mg; folate 29.8mcg; calcium 203.9mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 34.3mg; potassium 337.5mg; sodium 418.3mg.
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