Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin: A Comforting and Easy Delight
Experience the comforting, creamy flavors of Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin, an easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Gruyere)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the strands of squash into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream, spices, and half of the cheese.
- Combine the cheese mixture with the spaghetti squash.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add some cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin, comfort food, easy recipes