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Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash Cheese Delight

This easy, cheesy baked spaghetti squash is a healthier take on mac and cheese! Loaded with vegetables and lower in calories and carbs, it's a perfect comforting meal for any day.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 5.5 cups cooked spaghetti squash from about 2 small squash
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used for GF
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup fat free chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 cups reduced fat mild cheddar cheese 8 oz Sargento 2% reduced fat
  • 4 cups baby spinach about 4 oz
  • 0.125 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet cut side down. Bake until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Separate the strands of squash with a fork and place in a medium bowl; discard shells. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the squash if watery.
  • Maintain the oven temperature at 375ºF.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook about 2 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually, for 3 to 4 minutes to form a roux.
  • Gradually add milk and chicken broth, whisking continuously. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until the sauce boils and thickens about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove sauce from heat, add shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until cheese is completely melted.
  • Mix the cooked spaghetti squash and baby spinach into the cheese sauce. Pour mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

Press spinach well and squeeze out excess moisture from squash for best results. For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chicken or turkey sausage.