ok so what was that recipe with the spaghetti squash...

[SparklyUnicorn]

that involved ham and I think a cream sauce...and baking it in the oven...or something?

 

I can't find the thread someone mentioned it in...

 

 

 

 

[ScoutTN]

Ooh, that sounds good. I'd like to have that recipe too.

 

I do a ss casserole with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. Like baked ziti, but with squash instead of pasta. 

Alfredo with chx would work too.

 

[SparklyUnicorn]

Ooh, that sounds good. I'd like to have that recipe too.

 

I do a ss casserole with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. Like baked ziti, but with squash instead of pasta. 

Alfredo with chx would work too.

 

I did the tomato/sausage thing last time.  That was really good.

[BarbecueMom]

Was it mine? The hash brown-style casserole with cheese/sour cream/ham?

 

There was a bunch on this thread. Some involved bacon (hope this posts right, I'm on mobile): http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/625963-besides-just-cooking-a-spaghetti-squash-what-can-i-do-with-it/?fromsearch=1

Edited April 18, 2017 by BarbecueMom

[SparklyUnicorn]

Was it mine? The hash brown-style casserole with cheese/sour cream/ham?

 

YESSS

 

Can you describe how you make it...please?

 

Both sound great.

[BarbecueMom]

Hmmm... looks like I didn't follow the recipe exactly. It's my mom's potato casserole recipe, and I winged it with the squash and ham. This makes a ton, you can half it. I think it reheats better than potatoes, though.

 

2 lbs. cooked/strained spaghetti squash -> I used one of those "oops left this in the garden too long" squash, two smaller ones might be the same amount.

1/2 c. chopped onion (you can omit this, I know about your onion aversion!)

1/4 tsp. pepper (I probably used more)

1 16oz. tub sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup (I make a homemade GF version with a roux/milk/broth)

2 c. sharp cheddar cheese

1 tsp. salt (probably less if you add ham)

1/4 c. melted butter

 

+ chopped ham

 

Mix it all together in a big bowl, add ham until it looks like enough. Tongs work better than a spoon with the stringy squash. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 350 for 35-40ish minutes, until it's hot all the way through. Add more cheese to top if you want. The original recipe has the crushed cornflakes mixed with butter, but that seems weird with squash instead of potatoes.

 

It seems like I must have thrown some other seasonings in but I can't remember what.

 

If it doesn't work because I forgot something I apologize! As long as the squash isn't too damp or overcooked, it should work.

[Guest]

Wow I missed this the first time. AND I have a ham in the oven at this very moment so looks like I know what I will be doing with the leftovers!! :)