Cheesy Baked Yellow Squash Rounds Perfect for Comfort Cravings

Delicious Cheesy Baked Yellow Squash Rounds that satisfy comfort food cravings with minimal prep.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 33

Servings: 4 rounds

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rounds

2 medium Yellow Squash sliced into ¼-inch rounds
2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with melted butter
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano

For the Cheese Topping

½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
½ cup Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese shredded

Optional Crunch

¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs for added crunch

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing bowl
Knife or Mandoline

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the squash. Slice them into ¼-inch rounds.
In a large bowl, toss the squash rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the seasoned squash on the baking sheet in a single layer.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese followed by mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the squash is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roundCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh and enjoyed hot out of the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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