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Baked Eggs in Spaghetti Squash Nests
Crispy edged nests cradle runny yolks that melt into buttery centers, while savory Pecorino and herbs infuse every tender bite of squash.

- Total
- 50 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Serves
- 6
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 152
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 352mg
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti squash (from 1 medium)
- 1 small onion (minced)
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour (or GF King Arthur flour)
- 1/3 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a muffin tin with oil.
- Place the cooked spaghetti squash in a bowl.
- In a medium skillet, saute onions in butter on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
- Add this to the bowl with the spaghetti squash along with the egg white, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, flour and cheese and mix well.
- Scoop 1/4 cup into each tin, pressing up the side to create a nest.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges become golden and crisp.
- Reduce the heat to 375°F. Remove from oven and carefully crack 1 egg into each tin.
- Bake an additional 10-12 minutes, or longer depending on how you like your eggs.