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spaghetti squash casserole

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Anne Chance
Poughkeepsie, NY

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

(4 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For spaghetti squash casserole

  • 6 clove
    garlic
  • 6 c
    swiss chard, tough stems removed
  • 1 lg
    spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 c
    fontina cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk

How To Make spaghetti squash casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Grease or spray with vegetable oil a 9x12x3 casserole dish.
  • 3
    Pierce spaghetti squash in several places with a knife or fork.
  • 4
    Place whole squash in the microwave for 8 minutes.
  • 5
    Flip squash, microwave for 8 more minutes.
  • 6
    Repeat process until squash is soft. (usually takes 3 - 4 flips).
  • 7
    Discard seeds, scrape squash from the shell with a fork.
  • 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.
  • 9
    Add Swiss Chard and wilt substantially.
  • 10
    Add spaghetti squash and mix well.
  • 11
    Add cheeses and evaporated milk and combine.
  • 12
    Spoon into a 9x12x3 greased casserole.
  • 13
    Bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
  • 14
    Cover and allow to set for 15-30 minutes before serving.
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