These spaghetti squash breakfast cups are so simple and yet so awesome. They’re perfect for when you’re on the go – they’re sturdy but also soft and creamy. The texture is unlike any other breakfast cup I’ve had before – every bite melts in your mouth.
The best thing about these delicious breakfast cups is that they’re made with just four ingredients: spaghetti squash, ground pork, eggs and season salt.
I like this organic season salt – it’s perfect for days when you don’t want to think about what spices to use – just sprinkle some of this on your meal, and you’re done. It’s a combination of real salt and organic spices like onion, coriander, mustard, black pepper, paprika, celery seed, turmeric and parsley. It’s perfect for these spaghetti squash and sausage breakfast cups!
When you make this recipe, first cook your spaghetti squash using whatever method you like (I’ve listed the oven method below). While that’s cooking, brown your ground pork with the season salt. In a bowl, combine your cooked spaghetti squash strands with your pork and whisked eggs. Mix it all up and spoon the mixture into a greased muffin pan. The recipe below made me 15 egg cups.
Once the cups cool, you can use a knife to lift them out of the pan. I use this kiwi slicer tool (that I randomly found at TJ Maxx) to help me lift things out of muffin pans. I have this tendency to buy random kitchen tools that I don’t need… and that don’t work. This kiwi tool (in my opinion) is terrible for cutting kiwis but it’s a total life saver when it comes to lifting muffins, cupcakes, small things out of small spaces. Yep, I’m totally justifying having this silly tool in my kitchen… I actually use it all the time. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a use for this impulsive and useless pineapple corer purchase… sigh.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon organic season salt adjust to taste
- 1 medium to large spaghetti squash 4 cups spaghetti strands, packed
- 4 eggs whisked
Instructions
To Make Breakfast Cups:
- Cook your spaghetti squash (see oven method below).
- In a skillet, brown the ground pork with the season salt.
- In a bowl, combine spaghetti squash strands and pork. Taste to check for seasoning, then mix in the whisked eggs. (I added an additional ½ tsp seasoning salt at this step)
- Scoop this mixture into a greased muffin pan and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
To prepare squash using the oven method
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and add a little oil, salt and pepper to cut sides.
- Place squash cut side down in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce the skin with a knife (cooking time depends on size of squash).
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Martha says
Can this dish be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator over night? Would it change the cooking time?
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Hi Martha, you can make these and store them in the fridge for a couple of days 🙂
Val says
Delicious and healthy. Nice change from same ole breakfast. Store well in fridge and easily heat up for quick breakfast. Thanks!
My Heart Beets says
Val, that’s so great to hear! Thank you for letting me know how the breakfast cups turned out for you 🙂
Jill says
These are good. The non Paleo people in the house even liked them.
My Heart Beets says
Jill, that’s great to hear! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out for you all 🙂
Bettie says
Thank you so much for posting a great way to use Spaghetti Squash! I love eating it but can’t always think of creative, simple ways to use it. This is especially good for a single person because you can more easily save some for later without it getting too mushy as in trying to save for leftovers!
My Heart Beets says
Thanks, Bettie! I’m so glad you liked the recipe 🙂
amy rude says
I love these breakfast cups. I am having to track my calories, macro nutrients, etc. Do you know how/where I can find all the nutritional info on them? I haven’t been able to find them on MyFitnessPal.
My Heart Beets says
Hi Amy! I’m happy to hear that 🙂 Maybe try googling a nutritional calculator to find out that info? I’ve never looked into it… hope that helps though!
marilyn says
I am on paleo aip and cannot eat eggs. Has anyone tried preparing these with a gelatin egg? Thanks.
Patti says
I made these this weekend and everyone loved them. Rather than the Organic Season Salt I used the Italian Sausage Seasoning recipe from the Paleo cookbook Well Fed and I also sautéed diced onions and pepper with the ground pork. Perfect breakfast with fresh fruit for the Whole30! Thanks!
My Heart Beets says
Happy to hear that you loved the breakfast cups! 🙂
Elyse says
Hi I love the muffin spaghetti squash breakfast cups idea but I do not eat eggs. Is there a replacement I can use?
Marnie says
These sound amazing!
My Heart Beets says
Thanks, Marnie! Let me know how they turn out if you try them 🙂
Skm says
How do you season the meat? I will be making these with ground chicken.
My Heart Beets says
I used the season salt listed in the ingredients to season the meat. Here’s a link to the brand that I used – it’s an amazing blend.
Irina says
Hi- I’ve just come across this recipe, it looks really yummy! Could you post a picture of a spaghetti squash – the way you buy it in the shop? I haven’t heard of it before and I haven’t been able to find it in the shops where I currently live.
Many thanks,
Irina
My Heart Beets says
Hi Irina, I will do that 🙂 In the meantime though, you can do a google image search 🙂 Hope that helps!
Cyntha says
Every once in awhile you see a recipe and think “Brilliant! That just happened.
My Heart Beets says
Aww thank you for the sweet comment! 🙂 I hope you love these breakfast cups!
Candace @ Candida Free Candee says
These look brilliant! I have extra spaghetti squash in the fridge so I will be making these tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing!
Jen says
Hi – We eat spaghetti squash at least once a week here. It’s so versatile, and I’m so happy to find a breakfast my SO can just grab on his way out in the morning (I’ll say it, I’m lazy and he gets himself ready for work). We don’t eat pork, so I’ll switch that out for ground beef, but my question, I guess, is about the eggs. We are both allergic to egg whites. Can I do this with just the yolks, or would it be weird?
My Heart Beets says
Hi Jen! I think egg yolks will work just fine – you may need to add an extra yolk or so but I’m sure it’ll be delicious. The yolks are the best part of the egg after all 🙂
Andrea says
Looking forward to trying this recipe! Yum!
Sarah L says
Sounds delish, I love spaghetti squash!
Meeble says
I’ve never had them in cup form. genious!
Jennifer Wilson says
These sound great – but I don’t have a microwave so wouldn’t be able to heat these up in the morning if I made them ahead – are they good straight from the fridge or at room temp? Thanks!
Nicole says
I just ate these for breakfast and they were amazing! I can’t figure out why they are so darn tasty with so few ingredients, but I am in love. Also, to everyone who is hesitant to try them with the pork, I think the combo of pork and spaghetti squash absolutely made these cups. Definitely try it as is at least once. Thank you so much for this awesome blog- I’m trying your butter chicken and naan tonight!
My Heart Beets says
Thanks, Nicole! I’m so glad you liked the recipe 🙂 Hope you love the butter chicken and the naan!
Susan D. says
I am so thankful I ran across your site while looking for recipes for my Child with allergies. I’ll be studying the dickens out of your site!
Mary says
Yum! Spaghetti squash!
Courtney says
Yay for a new spaghetti squash recipe!!!!
Deanna S says
this is one I would certainly try!
Dawn says
These sound delicious! 🙂
Also – very intrigued by the face mask – I’m off to google! 😀
Thank you for sharing your culinary creations! 🙂 ♥ Dawn
Tiffany says
Love their sea salt! Didn’t see the seasoned salt at my store when looking for a healthy seasoned salt recently, will need to check on that again.
Jeri M says
I love spaghetti squash! Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Brittany says
I can’t wait to try these cups. They seem so tasty and easy!
Birdiebee says
It looks just scrumptious. I am a spaghetti squash lover so I think this will be wonderful. I had to pin it for future reference. I have never seen any kind of recipe like this before.
Michele says
I think it sounds good, except for the pork bit! Maybe better with a spicy chicken or turkey one. 🙂
Martha says
I love spaghetti squash! So awesome to have a new way to make it!
Allison says
Thank you! Just put them in the oven…can’t wait!
Lora Allen says
Tried to follow on pinterest through your link, did not work. Accessed through mailing list join button. Recipe looks yummy, pinned it.
My Heart Beets says
Lora Allen, I fixed this – thank you for letting me know 🙂
Valerie says
Recipe sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Jean says
I can not wait to try this..sending my husband to the store for spaghetti squash.
Shanna T says
Can’t wait to try this!
Sue says
I have two nice spaghetti squash upstairs, guess what I’m making next!
Brian MacEachern says
I’m making these right now! 🙂
Christian Trueman says
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Wanda C. says
I love how simple it is!
Barb says
Yum!
R says
thanks!
Belinda LaCoste says
Sounds delish!!! We use chicken or turkey sausage, easy substitution! THANKS!
SuzeH says
These ARE good. My daughter won’t eat spaghetti squash alone or if she can recognize it, but she does like these. I used seasoned breakfast sausage. My son likes them as he is trying to get more veggies in his life. I’m going to try adding chopped baby spinach leaves next time, too.
Tori H says
It sounds so yummy can’t wait to try!!!
Kim Dobbin says
Sounds so good! I’m always looking for easy breakfast recipes that are just eggs and I love that I can make these ahead of time.
Dale Baird says
I Love this recipe,thank you for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
Diane says
I like spaghetti squash and have to try these!!
LeAnn says
great idea for spahetti squash thank you
Kristi says
Looks easy and delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
lora tingen says
Can’t wait to try this recipe-and always love having new spices to try and love!
Diann Sapien says
I can’t wait to try this!
JAMIE says
I can’t wait to try this.
Emily says
This sounds sooo good! I haven’t seen a recipe like this in a long time. It’s simple to do, but sounds very savory! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS RECIPE!!! The giveway looks awesome too! I love Mud masks, but I haven’t had one in years. Would love to try those out!!! =)
Carolsue says
I think it is really creative — we love spaghetti squash, so I’ll have to try it!
iamalighthouse says
I’d love to try this!!
Cynthia says
The recipe looks yummy! Can’t wait to try it! Redmond products are so awesome. I use all of the ones shown above and highly recommend them!
April says
It looks amazing, but I do wish it was egg free! >.< Haha thanks for the giveaway!
Wenny says
They sound great, but in my country you can’t buy spaghetti squash. Any ideas for substitutes? I am from the Netherlands.
Emily says
This looks so easy and tasty- and it also looks just like a good ol’ southern breakfast casserole. Love how you have so many casserole recipes!
Mona says
Sounds really good. Can’t wait to try them.
Nichole says
Just what I was looking for! Thank you!!
Jessica says
Seriously, I cannot wait to try this recipe. Ingenious! I love spaghetti squash and eat it all the time. A new method I tried recently was to crisp it up a bit in a skillet and then make a nest and crack an egg in the middle. Anyway, I’m always looking for breakfasts that I can make ahead and grab since I’m not at my best in the mornings. Thanks for this!
Jess @ Crunchy Hot Mama says
I love your nest idea along with these breakfast cups! I can’t wait to try them with the squash I just picked up this weekend 🙂 Thanks for the easy breakfast recipe!
Esther R. says
I love anything made with spaghetti squash. I can’t wait to try your recipe . You have many here that look good.Thanks
Kristi says
These look delish!!
Leann L says
I think your recipe looks yummy! I am always looking for new ways to make stuff & am definitely going to try your recipe.
Jessica says
My boyfriend and I LOVE spaghetti squash…this is a great way to utelize it for something other than pasta replacement ^.^
Rachel says
This is just what I am looking for! Thanks for posting it!
Trisha Gudeman says
I just got spaghetti squash on sale! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
Alan Kleesattel says
About how many standard sized muffins does this make?
They sounds great by the way and a super quick and easy thing to make ahead and re-heat for a satisfying breakfast or even to take along.
My Heart Beets says
Hi Alan, 15 cups 🙂
Scott MacK says
These look AMAZING
Ashley says
I love baked egg recipes like quinche!! Theyre so easy to make and simple, thanks!
Lauren S. says
These sound great! I might try them with other protein, or even without as a side dish. I love squash!
Nina says
I use their toothpaste!! I haven’t tried the different seasonings yet though. I can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you for posting!
joannabanana21 says
i’ve never seen this kind of toothpaste before!! looks pretty cool.
Simi Silva says
Can’t wait to make this scrumptious looking recipe! Love your site and the giveaway! Thank you! <3
Xenia Salazar says
I can’t wait to try this for my Whole30 next month 🙂
Heather says
I am going to make these and freeze them for a quick go-to breakfast (or snack)!
Amelia says
I love spaghetti squash. Can’t wait to try this!
Melanie Borst says
I love how simple the recipe is. We love spaghetti squash so I can’t wait to see what my kids think. It would be a simple breakfast to send to school with them.
Judith says
So happy to have this healthy, Paleo friendly breakfast go – to !
Karen says
I tried to use the coupon to order the seasoned salt but it said the coupon doesn’t exist. 🙁
My Heart Beets says
Karen, I’m sorry the coupon is HeartBeets15 – I have fixed this!
Karen says
Just need to find a spaghetti squash to try these. It looks delicious!
shannan says
Looks easy and healthy! Hope my boys like it!!!
Teresa says
So easy and tasty looking. Can’t wait to try them,bet they’ll reheat nicely the next A.M..