Description
These cheesy baked yellow squash rounds are a quick and flavorful side dish or snack. Tender squash slices are topped with golden, bubbly cheese for a low-carb treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Slice yellow squash into even ¼-inch rounds. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan and then mozzarella or cheddar.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until tender and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top.
- Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes and serve warm.
Notes
- Use smaller squash for a firmer texture.
- Try adding panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Combine zucchini and yellow squash for a colorful variation.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 slices
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: baked yellow squash, cheesy baked squash, low-carb vegetable snack, keto squash recipe, easy vegetable side dish