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Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

This Creamy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin is a guilt-free comfort food that's healthy and satisfying, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 1 medium Spaghetti Squash The star of this dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For flavor; can substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sautéed for sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the Cheesy Layer
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Shredded; can substitute with Swiss cheese.
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • fork

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Season with unsalted butter, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the squash for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  4. Once cooled, shred the squash into strands.
  5. Melt remaining butter in a saucepan, sauté onions for 5 minutes, add garlic for 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  7. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Add seasonings, then stir in the cheeses until melted.
  9. Fold the shredded squash into the cheese sauce until well combined.
  10. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with panko and extra cheese.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until topping is golden.
  12. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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