Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring roasted spaghetti squash, buttery mushrooms, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Spaghetti Squash
- 8 oz Fresh Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (or dried)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Spaghetti Squash: Slice in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a skillet, melt butter, add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and then mix in the cheeses until melted and creamy. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Flip the spaghetti squash, shred the flesh, and incorporate it into the creamy mushroom mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and optionally top with additional cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm after cooling slightly.
Notes
This dish is adaptable—feel free to switch cheeses or add protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, vegetarian, creamy gratin, comfort food