Broccoli and Spaghetti Squash Gratin

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Coat 2-qt.

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   baking dish with cooking spray.

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   Pierce squash in several places with knife.

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   Microwave 3 minutes on high power to soften.

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   Slice off ends, and stand squash upright.

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   Cut straight down length of squash.

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   Remove seeds with spoon.

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   Place halves cut side down on rimmed baking sheet, and add 11/2 cups water to cover surface of pan.

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    Bake 30 minutes, or until squash yields when pressed.

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    Cool squash cut side up 10 minutes.

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    Scrape squash halves with fork to release strands.

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    Transfer strands to large bowl.

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    (You should have 5 cups.)

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    Toss broccoli with oil in bowl, then add to squash along with 1/4 cup Cheddar.

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    Whisk together eggs, milk, ricotta, green onion, and mustard in small bowl.

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    Season with salt and pepper, if desired, then stir into squash mixture.

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    Spread mixture in prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar.

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    Spray with cooking spray.

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    Increase oven temperature to 425F.

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    Bake on top oven rack 25 minutes, or until center is set and top begins to brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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