Name: Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds); 4 bacon strips, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

This quick casserole is called "cheesy" for a reason. Stir in any kind you've got. —Jean Williams, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)

4 bacon strips, chopped

3 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

1 Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork.

2 In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings.

3 In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.