EASY BAKED YELLOW SQUASH

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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...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

PLAN/PURCHASE
8 oz garden-fresh yellow squash
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
4 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
4 Tbsp 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

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients.
  • 3. Wash, and cut the squash into 1/4-inch (.6 cm) rounds.
  • 4. Chef's Tip: If the skins on the squash are a bit thick, you might peel them first.
  • 5. Toss the squash rounds with the olive oil, and allow them to sit for 10 minutes.
  • 6. In a separate bowl, add the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, paprika and salt and pepper (to taste), and thoroughly combine.
  • 7. Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 355f (180c).
  • 8. Add the squash to a small ovenproof baking dish.
  • 9. Add the breadcrumb/Parmesan mix to the top.
  • 10. Cover with foil.
  • 11. Place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • 12. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the top of the squash begins to brown, about an additional 5 - 7 minutes.
  • 13. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 14. Serve with your favorite protein, or just relish on their own. Enjoy
  • 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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