Ground Turkey Spaghetti Squash Casserole

About This Recipe

A comforting and hearty recipe, this ground turkey spaghetti squash casserole combines lean ground turkey, veggies, and ranch dressing and is baked until crispy and golden brown. It's made from 10 simple ingredients and is great for meal prep. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and Whole30.

Ingredients

• 1 small spaghetti squash ((1066 grams raw - you will get about 5 cups/800 grams of spaghetti once cooked))
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion ((120 grams))
• 1 pound lean ground turkey ((I used 93/7))
• 3 cups packed kale, chopped ((120 grams))
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons ranch dressing ((homemade or store-bought))
• salt and pepper, to taste
• optional toppings: ranch, parsley, avocado, hot sauce...

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large casserole/baking dish (I used a 7x11).
2. Cook your spaghetti squash by your preferred method (oven, instant pot, or microwave). See the notes below for each method. You can also do this in advance and store it in the fridge to save time.
3. Make your turkey mixture. When you have about 15 minutes left on the spaghetti squash, start to make the turkey and veggie mixture. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, add oil, and let it get hot. Add onion and salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add turkey and break it up with the back of a spoon. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly browned. Add chopped kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted and everything is cooked through. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried dill, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble casserole. When the spaghetti squash is done, thread it with a fork and add it to your greased pan. You should have about 5 cups of cooked spaghetti squash. Add turkey mixture, eggs, ranch, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined, making sure the eggs are evenly distributed. If it is easier, you can mix everything up in a large bowl, but I like to save an extra dish to wash.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the mixture is set and crispy around the edges. Let cool for 5 minutes to set and cut into 6 equal-sized pieces.
6. Enjoy! Top with optional toppings and enjoy!