Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe
This Cheeseburger Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic cheeseburger. It combines tender roasted spaghetti squash with savory ground beef, sautéed onions and mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and creamy reduced-fat cream cheese, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a comforting and lower-carb dinner option that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 large spaghetti squash (750g), cooked and shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion (220g), diced
- 8 oz. mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb. 96/4 ground beef
- 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (112g), softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (112g), divided
Seasonings
- 1 Tbsp steak seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: Spray a skillet with cooking spray and cook the diced onions and chopped mushrooms over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and transfer the veggies to a large mixing bowl.
- Cook Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked beef to the bowl with the veggies. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, softened cream cheese, half (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and steak seasoning. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a quicker version, use pre-cooked or store-bought shredded spaghetti squash.
- Drain the diced tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust seasoning according to your preferred saltiness and spice level.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: Spaghetti Squash Casserole, Cheeseburger Casserole, Low Carb Dinner, Healthy Casserole, Ground Beef Recipes
