Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy spaghetti squash au gratin, a delightful low-carb side dish that’s bursting with cheesy goodness. This dish is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast for 35-40 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, cook garlic and onion in butter. Add cream, sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheeses; stir until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Toss squash with sauce, transfer to a baking dish, top with Gruyère, bake for 20 minutes, then broil.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms before baking.
- This dish can be served as a hearty side or a vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
