Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin. A delightful dish that combines the flavors of spaghetti squash, sour cream, and a cheesy blend for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Spaghetti Squash: Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, roast until tender, and shred into strands.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until fragrant.
- Prepare Creamy Mixture: Mix sour cream, Parmesan, half of cheddar, and milk until smooth. Add squash strands and combine.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with cheddar and breadcrumbs, bake until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked bacon, ham, or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
