Description
Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash is a delightful and easy-to-make side dish that brings summer flavors to your table. Tender yellow squash slices are coated in olive oil and garlic, topped with crispy Parmesan cheese, and baked to golden perfection. This dish not only enhances family dinners but also shines at gatherings, offering a comforting yet exciting flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yellow squash (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice the yellow squash into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, combine squash slices with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well-coated.
- Layer the mixture evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown on the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg