Description
This Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to enjoy summer squash. Thinly sliced yellow squash is coated with garlic salt, black pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and crispy. It’s a quick, fuss-free, and family-friendly side dish perfect for busy weeknights or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow squash
- Garlic salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) with the oven rack in the center position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the yellow squash. Slice each squash into about 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Arrange the squash slices on the prepared baking sheet, placing them closely together.
- Lightly sprinkle the squash slices with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread a thin, even layer of freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the surface of each squash slice.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the Parmesan cheese is melted and has turned a light golden brown. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Serve the Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese is recommended for the best texture and flavor.
- Keep a close watch on the squash during baking to avoid over-browning the cheese.
- Parchment paper or lightly greased foil can be used on the baking sheet.
- Broiling at the end is optional for a crispier finish.
- The recipe can be easily doubled.
- For a lower sodium option, reduce or omit the garlic salt and use garlic powder or herbs instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg