Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with this innovative twist using spaghetti squash as the base. This Cheeseburger Casserole is a low-carb, gluten-free dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large spaghetti squash (about 3–4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickles (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut and roast the spaghetti squash.
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef, then add onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomatoes.
- Combine ingredients: Mix the spaghetti squash with the beef mixture and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheeses, and bake until golden.
- Garnish and serve: Add pickles and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a bacon cheeseburger twist, stir in cooked crumbled bacon.
- You can also substitute ground turkey for beef.
- This dish reheats well and can be meal-prepped ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
