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Bacon Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Published: August 9, 2016 | Updated: October 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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I am SO excited it’s August… know why? It’s National BACON MONTH! did you know??? Guess what! I’m making a ton of bacon recipes this month, AND so are some of my favorite food bloggers so check out below for links AND entry into some great giveaways!

Can I just say I LOVE bacon! I have a ton of recipes already but I wanted to come up with ones different from what I already make all the time. So when I was wondering around the grocery store the other day the spaghetti squash caught me eye.  I haven’t had one in years (I used to crave them when I was pregnant with my boys – but like any pregnancy craving I went a little overboard) and I thought – oh THAT would be good with bacon… and I was right!

I love using spaghetti squash in place of pasta - it means I can use bacon grease to make this alfredo tastes even better,

AND since you add the sauce and bacon right to the spaghetti squash (boat style) you get less dishes messy.  In fact I made the sauce in the same Lodge 12 inch seasoned steel skillet as I cooked the bacon for an even better flavor (and again less mess!)

after you fry the bacon keep some of the grease to make a roux to start the pasta sauce

bacon alfredo spaghetti squash

Bacon Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

use the bacon grease as the base of this alfredo sauce for an amazing flavor
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

  • 1 Spaghetti squash
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fresh crushed garlic optional
  • 1 C whole milk
  • 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 C Parmesan freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • dash pepper
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Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 375
  • Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and place open side down on a baking pan
  • bake for 40 mins
  • chop the bacon and fry in a 12 inch seasoned skillet
  • scoop out the bacon and drain on a paper towel
  • pour the bacon grease out but keep 2 Tbsp in the pan
  • add the flour and stir, into a roux - it will darken to the color of a penny, if you like garlic I recommend adding it once it starts to darken.
  • add the milk and cream and keep stirring until it's thick
  • take off the heat and add the Parmesan, salt and pepper
  • when the squash is done flip over and take a fork and shred the inside of the squash
  • split the alfredo between the two halfs of the spaghetti squash
  • sprinkle the bacon on each half and sprinkles some extra Parmesan on top as well.
  • place back in the oven for 10-15 mins
  • stir the squash, sauce and bacon and serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg
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bake the spaghetti squash and fluff with a fork, then add the pasta sauce and bacon and bake a little longer

I knew I’d like it (and I did) but I was worried my pasta loving kids wouldn’t care for it, BUT it was a HUGE hit even with them! Well the older three, the two younger ones don’t like anything these days though so they don’t really count! I seriously went out and bought a second spaghetti squash just to make it again already.

I went fairly heavy on the bacon, I’m a fan, but you don’t have to if your not as obsessed as I am!

after you bake the sauce, bacon and spaghetti squash stir together and enjoy

And now it’s time for more bacon recipes! I’m only participating in 4 days this month, but some of the 12 bloggers participating are sharing recipes every tuesday and friday all month long! So check this post out to keep up to date on ALL the bacon month recipes!

  • Bacon Alfredo Spaghetti Squash – HERE
  • Bourbon Caramel Bacon Jam from Bread Booze Bacon
  • Jalapeno Bacon Fritters from Around My Family Table
  • Loaded Tater Tot Casserole from Kleinworth & Co.
  • Peanut Butter Bacon Balls from Forking Up
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers from Hey Grill, Hey
  • BLT Frittata from Cooking in Stilettos
  • food bloggers bacon month

      spaghetti squash is a wonderful flavor and base for bacon alfredo

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    1. Heather S

      August 9, 2016 at 11:00 am

      I love bacon just plain ole’ fried in a pan most 🙂

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      • Ashlee

        October 15, 2016 at 12:51 am

        yup – always a classic

    2. Kristen

      August 9, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      I like eat bacon with waffles w/maple syrup.

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      • Ashlee

        October 15, 2016 at 12:51 am

        I like it IN waffles with maple whipped cream 😉

    3. HS

      August 9, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      I like bacon with egg.

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      • Ashlee

        October 15, 2016 at 12:52 am

        of course! can’t go wrong

    4. Benny Sequeira

      August 10, 2016 at 4:28 am

      I love bacon fried on a pan over a toast with egg.

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      • Ashlee

        October 15, 2016 at 12:52 am

        Mmmm I like it on a burger with a sunny side up egg!

    5. Linda Robledo

      August 12, 2016 at 9:15 am

      I love to add bacon to salads!

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      • Ashlee

        October 15, 2016 at 12:55 am

        I’m not a salad fan – but with bacon I might just try it 😉

    6. Sara

      August 25, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Recently learned to cook bacon in the stove. It’s amazing. Definitely makes that big Sunday breakfast a little less chaotic!

      Reply

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