Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin: A Delicious Twist Awaiting You!
Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin is a delightful and healthy twist on the classic gratin dish, featuring roasted spaghetti squash mixed with creamy cheese and topped with a crispy breadcrumb layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Gruyère)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, scrape the flesh with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the spaghetti squash strands, shredded cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Melt the butter and mix it with the breadcrumbs, then sprinkle over the top of the squash mixture.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with milk or a non-dairy alternative.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg