Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin: The Best Turkey Bacon & Cheese Delight
Discover the delicious blend of spaghetti squash, turkey bacon, and cheese in this delightful au gratin recipe.
- 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: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
- While the squash is baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked spaghetti squash strands with turkey bacon, shredded cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, sprinkle additional cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or a main dish.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin, turkey bacon, cheese, comfort food