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Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

A deliciously creamy and cheesy baked spaghetti squash dish, perfect as a side or main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

Prepare the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the strands into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the cheese sauce to the spaghetti squash and mix well.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the squash mixture.
  5. Bake in the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked vegetables or protein such as spinach or chicken.

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