spaghetti squash casserole

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75 Pinches
Poughkeepsie, NY
Updated on Aug 16, 2011

Some version of this was in a Cooking Light magazine in the 90s. This is my adaptation.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups swiss chard, tough stems removed
  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 cup fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 can evaporated milk

How To Make spaghetti squash casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Grease or spray with vegetable oil a 9x12x3 casserole dish.
  • Step 3
    Pierce spaghetti squash in several places with a knife or fork.
  • Step 4
    Place whole squash in the microwave for 8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Flip squash, microwave for 8 more minutes.
  • Step 6
    Repeat process until squash is soft. (usually takes 3 - 4 flips).
  • Step 7
    Discard seeds, scrape squash from the shell with a fork.
  • Step 8
    In a large pot sweat 6 cloves of garlic in 2 T of olive oil (use less garlic if you wish, in our family, there is no such thing as too much garlic.
  • Step 9
    Add Swiss Chard and wilt substantially.
  • Step 10
    Add spaghetti squash and mix well.
  • Step 11
    Add cheeses and evaporated milk and combine.
  • Step 12
    Spoon into a 9x12x3 greased casserole.
  • Step 13
    Bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
  • Step 14
    Cover and allow to set for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Discover More

Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #squash
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #swiss
Keyword: #Fontina

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