Description
Warm, cheesy baked squash rounds are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. These golden, bubbling bites combine tender yellow squash with a savory blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, these rounds not only taste amazing but also fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Enjoy them hot out of the oven, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow squash (about 1 lb total)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and slice the yellow squash into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash rounds with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the squash rounds on the baking sheet. Top each round generously with shredded cheese and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving, then enjoy these cheesy delights hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rounds (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg