Here’s a simple, comforting recipe for Cheesy Baked Yellow Squash Rounds — tender squash slices baked with a crispy, cheesy topping. It’s the perfect easy side dish for any meal, especially in late summer when squash is plentiful.
🧀 Cheesy Baked Yellow Squash Rounds
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Serves: 4–6
📝 Ingredients:
- 3–4 medium yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or a blend of Parmesan and cheddar)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers (optional, for extra crunch)
- Optional: chopped parsley or thyme for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the squash:
- Wash and slice squash into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Place slices in a bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange on baking sheet:
- Lay squash rounds in a single layer, not overlapping.
- Top with cheese:
- Sprinkle each round generously with shredded Parmesan (and cheddar if using).
- If using breadcrumbs or crushed crackers, sprinkle those over the cheese for a crispy finish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbling, and squash is tender.
- Optional broil:
- For a crispier top, broil on high for 1–2 minutes at the end — watch closely!
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped herbs if desired. Serve hot as a side dish or snack.
✅ Tips:
- Works great with zucchini too — or a mix of both.
- For extra richness, add a dollop of garlic butter before baking.
- Want it creamier? Add a little mozzarella or gruyère with the Parmesan.