suemunzlinger's Recipe

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

Category: Side dish

Serves 6

1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or more to taste

Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds. Place in a covered dish with a 1/2 inch of water and microwave for 10 12 minutes. Or longer for larger squash.
In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onions, red pepper and thyme and cook until the onions are tender and are slightly brown in color. Salt and pepper to taste.

Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl. If the insides do not come out easily, it is not cooked enough.
Combine the squash, onions, sour cream and half the cheese together and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and top with remaining cheese.


Place into a 375 degree oven for 15 20 minutes until golden brown on top

I never met a potato that I did not like, but this is good if you are watching carbs.