Healthy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin: Cozy, Creamy & Guilt-Free Indulgence
Healthy Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin – Cozy, Creamy & Totally Craveable
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.
- Place squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and add milk, cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring until creamy.
- Scrape the squash flesh with a fork and mix with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer the mixture back to the squash shells, sprinkle with extra cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For added flavor, consider topping with breadcrumbs before the final bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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