Crispy Baked Cheesy Squash Rounds Recipe
These Crispy Baked Cheesy Squash Rounds are a delightful and flavorful way to enjoy summer squash. With a golden brown, crispy cheese topping, they make a perfect side dish or low-carb snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Yellow Squash:
- 2 medium yellow squash (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Squash: Lightly spray or brush both sides of the squash rounds with olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Make Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add Cheese Topping: Spoon or sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over each squash round, pressing it down gently to adhere.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great as a side dish or low-carb snack.
- For extra crispiness, broil the rounds for the last 1–2 minutes.
- Zucchini can be used in place of yellow squash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 rounds
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
