Spaghetti Squash, Spinach & Bacon Cakes with Jalapeño-Parmesan Sour CreamSpaghetti Squash, Spinach & Bacon Cakes with Jalapeño-Parmesan Sour Cream
Spaghetti Squash, Spinach & Bacon Cakes with Jalapeño-Parmesan Sour Cream
Spaghetti Squash, Spinach & Bacon Cakes with Jalapeño-Parmesan Sour Cream
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Spaghetti Squash, Spinach & Bacon Cakes with Jalapeño-Parmesan Sour Cream
Prep Time25 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time16 Minutes
Calories440
Ingredients
1 Spaghetti Squash (about 1½ to 2 pounds)
9 slices Fully Cooked Bacon
1/2 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup Sour Cream
2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 3/4 tsp Salt
3/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/2 (10-ounce) Package Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup Panko (or breadcrumbs if not gluten free)
6 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions

1. Pierce spaghetti squash several times on each side with fork to vent. On large microwave-safe plate, heat squash in microwave oven on high 8 to 10 minutes or until squash feels slightly soft when squeezed, turning once halfway through cooking. Cool 15 minutes.

 

2. Meanwhile, heat bacon in microwave oven as package directs; cool and crumble. In small bowl, stir jalapeño, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cheese, ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper until well combined. Makes about ¾ cup.

 

3. Cut squash lengthwise in half and remove seeds. Shred squash with fork into spaghetti-like strands into large bowl. Add spinach, bacon, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and remaining 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place breadcrumbs on plate. Form squash mixture into eight (3-inch) cakes; press lightly into breadcrumbs so crumbs adhere.

 

4. In 2 batches, in large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 cakes; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking. Repeat with remaining oil and cakes. Serve cakes with sour cream mixture.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 29 g Fat
  • 8 g Saturated fat
  • 34 mg Cholesterol
  • 1428 mg Sodium
  • 34 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 10 g Protein
25 minutes
Prep Time
16 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
440
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
1 Spaghetti Squash (about 1½ to 2 pounds)
Spaghetti Squash, 1 ct, 4.5 pound
Spaghetti Squash, 1 ct, 4.5 pound, 4.5 Pound
$6.71 avg/ea$1.49/lb
9 slices Fully Cooked Bacon
Oscar Mayer Lower Sodium Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, 16 oz
Oscar Mayer Lower Sodium Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$7.99 was $8.65$0.50/oz
1/2 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
Jalapeno Pepper, 1 ct, 4 oz
Jalapeno Pepper, 1 ct, 4 oz, 4 Ounce
$0.62 avg/ea$0.16/oz
1/2 cup Sour Cream
Friendship Dairies Sour Cream, 16 oz
Friendship Dairies Sour Cream, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$2.99$0.19/oz
2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz, 4 Fluid ounce
$1.49$0.37/fl oz
2 Tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese
Bowl & Basket Grated Parmesan Cheese, 3 oz
Bowl & Basket Grated Parmesan Cheese, 3 oz, 3 Ounce
$1.99$0.66/oz
1 3/4 tsp Salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce, 26 Ounce
$1.99$0.08/oz
3/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz, 3.12 Ounce
$6.59$2.11/oz
1/2 (10-ounce) Package Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
Birds Eye Chopped Spinach, 10 oz
Birds Eye Chopped Spinach, 10 oz, 10 Ounce
$2.59$0.26/oz
1 cup Panko (or breadcrumbs if not gluten free)
Progresso Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz
Progresso Plain Bread Crumbs, 15 oz, 15 Ounce
$3.19$0.21/oz
6 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz, 5 Ounce
$4.79$0.96/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 29 g Fat
  • 8 g Saturated fat
  • 34 mg Cholesterol
  • 1428 mg Sodium
  • 34 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 10 g Protein

Directions

1. Pierce spaghetti squash several times on each side with fork to vent. On large microwave-safe plate, heat squash in microwave oven on high 8 to 10 minutes or until squash feels slightly soft when squeezed, turning once halfway through cooking. Cool 15 minutes.

 

2. Meanwhile, heat bacon in microwave oven as package directs; cool and crumble. In small bowl, stir jalapeño, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cheese, ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper until well combined. Makes about ¾ cup.

 

3. Cut squash lengthwise in half and remove seeds. Shred squash with fork into spaghetti-like strands into large bowl. Add spinach, bacon, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and remaining 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place breadcrumbs on plate. Form squash mixture into eight (3-inch) cakes; press lightly into breadcrumbs so crumbs adhere.

 

4. In 2 batches, in large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 cakes; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking. Repeat with remaining oil and cakes. Serve cakes with sour cream mixture.