Description
This flavorful Cheeseburger Casserole with Spaghetti Squash is a healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Using lean ground turkey and nutrient-rich spaghetti squash, it delivers all the savory goodness of a cheeseburger in a wholesome baked casserole form. The combination of tangy ketchup, mustard, Greek yogurt, and pickles creates a deliciously creamy and tangy profile, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 950g cooked spaghetti squash (about 1 large spaghetti squash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean) – can substitute with ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mustard
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped pickles
- 1 cup shredded lite cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish. Cook the spaghetti squash according to your preferred method (e.g., roasting or microwaving) and then shred the flesh with a fork.
- Brown Meat and Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Cook the meat until browned and crumbled, about 7-10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked spaghetti squash, browned ground turkey mixture, ketchup, mustard, Greek yogurt, and chopped pickles until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the spaghetti squash mixture and stir to combine. Pour in the whisked eggs and mix everything thoroughly.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes before serving to help it set and make slicing easier.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground turkey with lean ground beef if preferred.
- Cooking the spaghetti squash by roasting in the oven at 400°F for about 40 minutes yields the best texture, but microwaving is a quicker alternative.
- Using lite cheddar cheese reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.
- Letting the casserole cool before serving ensures it holds together better when sliced.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated in the oven for convenience.
