![]() Roast at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash shreds when you run a fork down the center. Slice 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash (about 2-1/2lbs) in half then scrape out the seeds and place cut-side-down on a silpat or foil-lined half sheet pan. To save some time, I recommend you do this a day or even a few days ahead of time. Plus it’s a great way to get your family to eat spaghetti squash and spinach – there’s a whole 5oz clamshell of baby spinach in here! Add a little bit of bacon and ranch dressing, and everyone’s happy. This casserole recipe is made with fridge and pantry staples, is make ahead, and the leftovers are fabulous. And it bears repeating that even my Dad, the squash hater, gave it two thumbs up. ![]() Spaghetti squash is roasted, shredded, then combined with chicken, bacon, sauteed spinach, eggs, and YES, ranch dressing (!) to create a super filling casserole that’s perfect for chilly fall nights. That said, the credit for this fun and delicious idea for enjoying spaghetti squash definitely goes to Juli! The day after my parents babysat, my Mom emailed asking for the recipe and I’d made so many adjustments to fit our family that I decided to post the casserole with my adaptations. This recipe comes from the brilliant (and hilarious) mind of Juli from PaleOMG. ![]() My point? Even if you think you don’t like spaghetti squash, give this healthy yet decadent-tasting, fall inspired casserole a try! I was getting my shoes on in the mudroom and overheard him telling my Mom, “ boy, I’m not kidding you, this is REALLY good.” While we were getting ready to leave, I mentioned there was Chicken Bacon Ranch Spaghetti Squash Casserole in the fridge to reheat for dinner, to which my Dad replied,Īnyway, I said, “Dad, come ON! It’s spaghetti squash not chicken wings (hates getting saucy hands) plus it’s got bacon and ranch in it. We all know that kids are famous for turning up their noses at healthy foods, but what about 60-something year old Dads?Ī couple weeks ago my parents came over to babysit the boys while Ben and I jetted out for a bit. ![]()
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