Burrito Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Even broccoli haters will be obsessed. In this twice-baked preparation, spaghetti squash is baked, then scooped out and combined with browned sausage, spinach, cream and cheese before being added back to its shell and baked again until warm and bubbly. It's the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.

Ingredients of Burrito Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

  1. Prepare 1 of Spaghetti Squash.
  2. You need 1 of small white onion, diced.
  3. You need 1 lb of ground chicken.
  4. You need 3/4 cup of chunky salsa.
  5. It's 1 tbsp of garlic paste (or 2 cloves,minced).
  6. You need 1/4 tsp of garlic powder.
  7. You need 1/4 tsp of onion powder.
  8. Prepare 1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper (or more if you like it HOT!).
  9. Prepare 1 tsp of chilli powder.
  10. Prepare of Salt.
  11. Prepare of Pepper.
  12. It's 1 tsp of cumin.
  13. Prepare 4 1/2 tbsp of oil (I used canola, but you can use any kind you prefer).
  14. Prepare 1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded (optional).
  15. It's of TOPPING IDEAS: scallions, sour cream, tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños.

Burrito Stuffed Spaghetti Squash step by step

  1. Preheat oven to 425•F.
  2. Half squash stem to end, and remove seeds.
  3. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil, and season with some salt and pepper.
  4. Place facing down in a casserole dish with 4 tbsp of water. Bake for 50 minutes.
  5. While squash is baking, combine garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, child powder, cumin, 3/4 tsp of salt & pepper, and 3 tbsp of oil.
  6. Place ground chicken in a sealable bowl. Mix the in Mexican marinade thoroughly. Place in refrigerator until needed. (You can always do this the night before as well).
  7. With 25 minutes left to the Spaghetti Squash, heat a skillet to medium heat with 1 tsp oil. Add in diced onions, and season with some salt & pepper.
  8. Once onions start to become soft, add garlic. Stirring frequently cook until mix is lightly browned..
  9. Add ground chicken to onion mixture. Mix and chop until chicken is cooked through (no more pink).
  10. Add salsa to chicken, and set aside..
  11. Once squash is done, remove from oven and divide chicken mixture evenly i bro both halves(it's okay if it overfills the squash a bit. I smacked on the the pieces that fell. Shhh...).
  12. OPTIONAL: top both halves with cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  13. Serve with your chosen toppings. Enjoy!.

Baked spaghetti squash topped with a spicy sauce with ground turkey, black beans, tomatoes, and corn makes a warming meal on a chilly night. For those who complain that spaghetti squash is "bland," stuff it with homemade chili, jalapeños, cheddar, and corn chips. But spaghetti squash has its own merits! It's very mild-tasting — none of that "squashy" flavor that some folks don't like. It also has a very unique texture that's easy to love.

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