Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin. A delightful low-carb side dish that’s cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Squash:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Topping:
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds (optional)
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, and roast cut-side down until tender.
- Prepare sauce: Cook onion in butter until soft, add garlic, pour in cream, and simmer with cheeses and seasonings until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Fold cooked squash into the sauce, transfer to a baking dish, and top with breadcrumbs or pork rinds.
- Bake: Bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- To make it low-carb or keto, skip the breadcrumbs or use crushed pork rinds for crunch.
- You can substitute mozzarella for Gruyère if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
