The tater tots are placed on top of everything else so that they brown and crisp up nicely without any precooking.
Spaghetti Squash Casserole In The Shell
My family loved it including my 2 year old who typically doesn't eat beef!
Recipe Summary Spaghetti Squash Casserole In The Shell
I love almost any squash recipe, and this one makes a great meal all by itself! Quick, easy, and one of my favorite ways to make spaghetti squash!Ingredients | Casserole Recipes Tater Tot Casserole
1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup minced bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.
Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.
Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Any ground meat can be substituted for ground beef. You can substitute mozzarella cheese instead of Cheddar.
As a side dish this can serve 8 to 10, or it can be used as a main dish and serve 4 to 6.
Info | Casserole Recipes Tater Tot Casserole
prep:
25 mins
cook:
1 hr 19 mins
additional:
7 mins
total:
1 hr 51 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Casserole Recipes Tater Tot Casserole : Tater tot casserole is a classic comfort food made with ground beef, tater tots, cheesy and a creamy beef sauce topped with cheese.
