Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash Recipe (2 Ingredients)

Baked yellow squash recipe, aerial close-up view on plate.

Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash Recipe (2 Ingredients)

This Parmesan Baked Yellow Squash recipe is amazingly delicious and ridiculously easy, requiring just two ingredients: sliced yellow squash and freshly grated Parmesan!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Samantha Skaggs

Equipment

13- x 18-inch Half Sheet Pan

Ingredients

2 medium-sized yellow squash
Garlic salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Place an oven rack in the center position of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (OR foil lightly misted with nonstick cooking spray).
Wash and dry the yellow squash, and then cut each one into ¼-inch thick slices. Arrange the squash rounds on the prepared pan, with little to no space between them. Lightly sprinkle the squash with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of squash.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the Parmesan melts and turns a light golden brown. (Watch these closely the first time you make them and pull them out of the oven early if the Parmesan is golden before 15 minutes. Alternatively, you may broil them for a minute or two at the end of the cooking time to speed up the browning.) Serve immediately.

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Notes

This yellow squash recipe does not get crispy or crunchy. The squash gets soft and tender and the melted Parm turns almost chewy. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. This recipe is not amenable to being made ahead of time.
You may season this yellow squash recipe to your liking before mounding on the grated Parmesan. I like to use garlic salt and pepper for extra flavor, but regular salt and pepper will work just fine. Some people have commented that they find Parmesan salty enough and prefer to omit the sprinkle of salt altogether. Others have used alternate seasonings or even dried herbs. This baked yellow squash is customizable to your preferences!
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese is going to melt the smoothest. Freshly shredded Parmesan will work as well but may not melt as smoothly. Parmesan with anti-caking agents added (such as from a can) may turn lumpy when melted or may not melt at all.

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