easy baked yellow squash

Name: Easy Baked Yellow Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 8 ounce(s) garden-fresh yellow squash; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 4 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 4 tablespoon(s) panko breadcrumbs; 1 pinch(es) sweet paprika, or to taste; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper for kick, optional; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Aug 20, 2016

I’m always on the lookout for interesting recipes for my catering business, and for myself, family, and friends. I’ve got some Summer squash in the garden, and this is a perfect recipe to put together for one… or for a crowd. The ingredients are simple, and the taste amazing… I just love the nice crunch the panko breadcrumbs impart to this dish. So yummy. And, you know what? If you’ve got some good Summer squash… Autumn can’t be very far away. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
8 ounces garden-fresh yellow squash
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1 pinch sweet paprika, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper for kick, optional
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make easy baked yellow squash

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Wash, and cut the squash into 1/4-inch (.6 cm) rounds.
Step 4

Chef's Tip: If the skins on the squash are a bit thick, you might peel them first.
Step 5

Toss the squash rounds with the olive oil, and allow them to sit for 10 minutes.
Step 6

In a separate bowl, add the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, paprika and salt and pepper (to taste), and thoroughly combine.
Step 7

Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 355f (180c).
Step 8

Add the squash to a small ovenproof baking dish.
Step 9

Add the breadcrumb/Parmesan mix to the top.
Step 10

Cover with foil.
Step 11

Place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 12

Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top of the squash begins to brown, about an additional 5 – 7 minutes.
Step 13

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 14

Serve with your favorite protein, or just relish on their own. Enjoy
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 16

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