Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash

Name: Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds); 4 bacon strips, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jean Williams

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Updated on Sep. 14, 2022

This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. —Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Microwave-1,100 watt

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

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Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
4 bacon strips, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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Directions

1
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.

2
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings.
3
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.