Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac n Cheese is a healthier, lower carb choice. But it's still packed with all the same cheesy goodness as traditional baked Mac n Cheese.
So Yes guys I seriously had to go there...Mac n Cheese has always been one of my favorites. And making it something I could feel good about eating had to happen. Like now!!
Along with thinking about all the other Holiday prep I really should be working on now. Are you guys last minute when it comes to the Holiday?..Or you need months of planning..
While even though I created a spicy version I wanted to turn spaghetti squash into a family friendly tasty meal. Something even your children would Enjoy!
Believe me when I say," I think you can win over some of your pickiest eaters with this Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac n Cheese".
Now grant it my husband is really not a picky eater but spaghetti squash has never been his favorite. So when he tried this and said..."This is EXCELLENT", I just did a little happy 🙂 dance.
And to think Spaghetti Squash is one of those veggies I used to kind of SHY away from. But since trying various recipes with it, now it has become a favorite.
Plus, this is so simple to make and I just love throwing a squash in the oven on a cool day..
Nothing says comfort more to me than food cooking in the oven. If you're short on time you can always cook the spaghetti squash ahead of time.
Anyway, I hope I've convinced you now to try this Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac n Cheese since:
- It's a healthier, lower carb option for Mac n Cheese
- You can have seconds without the guilt
- Provides a source of Vitamin C and B6
- Even picky eaters will love this
- Vegetarian and Gluten Free
📖 Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Squash Mac n Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. butter divided
- 3 eggs
- salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp. mustard seed
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- dash of nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Place on baking dish flesh side down with a little bit of water on the bottom of pan.
- Bake in preheated oven 35 - 40 minutes until you can pierce easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, flip over and allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
- Generously grease casserole pan and set aside.
- With a fork scrape the flesh of the spaghetti squash out into casserole pan(should look similar to spaghetti strands) and mix with 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Allow spaghetti squash to cool while making cheese sauce, then add 3 beaten eggs. Then dot with 2 tbsp. butter.
- Meanwhile in medium saucepan melt 1 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add cornstarch and stir to form a roux. Add mustard seed, garlic powder, paprika, nutmeg and chopped onion and stir about 1 minute. Add half and half and cook about 6-8 minutes stirring frequently until thickened.
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over Spaghetti Squash mixture and combine well.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 10 minutes prior to serving
Hope
I love this idea this looks so good! I'm all for using healthier low carb alternatives, this looks perfect - yum!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch
What a great idea! I will definitely have to try this out, and I love the spices you used like mustard and paprika to amp it up a bit. Yummy!!
Everyday Sarah Jane
This sounds absolutely delicious! {Love me some spaghetti squash!}
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Love all the ingredients in this! Spaghetti squash is a fav of mine. And all that cheesyness!
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
I just had spaghetti squash for dinner. And I love mac and cheese. Great combo!
Stephanie
Thanks Brandi!
Debra C.
I love that your hubby is such a fan! I really like spaghetti squash so I bet I'm going to love this!
Stephanie
I think you really would Debra and Yes my hubby is my biggest fan 🙂
Stef
Sometimes I guess it's okay to not have a plan..I'm sure we will both figure it out. Hope your girls like this. Let me know how it goes 🙂
Lynne Curry
I have not as yet convinced my 2 girls to eat spaghetti squash, but I am going to make this over the weekend and find out!
As for me, I'm still not ready for the holidays and don't have a plan, so you're not alone.
Stef
Thanks and this is definitely a great gluten free option for your son 🙂
CookingOnTheWeekends (@cookingweekends)
What a brilliant idea! My kids (& whole family!) will love this. My son is gluten-free, so I'm always trying new GF mac n' cheese. 🙂
Stef
Yes you do Tina 🙂
Tina Jui
I haven't had a spaghetti squash yet this season.. I definitely need to get my hands on some!
Giselle Rochford
Such an inventive use of spaghetti squash!
Stef
Thanks Giselle!
Stef
Thanks Lynn! Hope you give it a try and maybe get your hub to rethink Spaghetti Squash..haha!!
Lynn | The Road to Honey
Oh. . .I am sooo behind on all the holiday prep and I am very doubtful that I will ever catch up especially considering holiday parties start tomorrow and I am heading off to Cleveland in a week.
But this dish. . . such a warm and comforting way to calm down from all the holiday stresses. I love spaghetti squash and am always on the lookout for new ways to prepare it.
BTW. .. my hubs is the same way. . .wrinkling his nose at the mere mention of spaghetti squash but I'm sure he too will unwrinkle that nose for this beauty. 😉
Stef
Thanks!! Hope you guys Enjoy! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
sugarlovespices
Pinned it! We love spaghetti squash and this mac and cheese version sounds outrageously good!