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Oven Roasted Squash is a delicious side dish that is seasoned with simple ingredients. The flavors are amazing and always a family favorite.
If you need quick and easy side dish, this is the one to make. In my family, eating vegetables is very important to me. With 8 kids, I try to make flavorful sides that my kids will actually eat.
This is why I love this yellow squash recipe. Oven roasted squash recipe is the ultimate side dish and made with simple seasoning and parmesan cheese. Roasted veggies is one my favorite ways to cook vegetables so you must check out – spaghetti squash, acorn squash and oven roasted zucchini.
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Why We Love this Recipe:
The squash always cooks perfectly with amazing flavor. It is also easy to change the seasoning to fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
So the next time you are the store or the farmers market, make this easy squash recipe. It pairs perfectly with grilled steak, fried chicken, or baked pork chops.
Ingredients:
- Yellow Summer Squash
- Olive Oil
- Black Pepper
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Variations Ideas:
- Add Vegetables – Feel free to cook squash with other vegetables. We like to mix with zucchini for a delicious combination.
- Seasoning – You can easily change the seasoning to what you prefer. Italian seasoning blend or season salt is always a great option.
- Parmesan – Parmesan is always a great choice to top the squash with. But another option is mozzarella cheese.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Place slice squash in large bowl. Then pour the olive oil and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss to coat the squash.
Step 2 – Place the squash on a single layer on a baking sheet. Top with the grated parmesan cheese. Bake squash, then broil on high for 3-4 minutes.
Recipe Tips:
- Prepare Baking Sheet – We recommend lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps for clean up and preventing the squash from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Cutting Squash – Cut the squash about the same size so that it cooks evenly. We recommend ½ inch to 1-inch cubes. This keeps them thick and prevents them from getting mushy.
- Seasoning – For the best flavor, thoroughly combine the seasoning and toss with the squash.
- Placing on Baking Sheet – We recommend placing the squash on a single layer. This helps to cook them evenly.
- Roasted Butternut Squash – Oven roasted vegetables do not take long to cook. Watch closely as this vegetables only take about 9 minutes to cook. If you cook to long, you could run the risk of them getting mushy.
- Serving – For best results, we recommend serving immediately after removing from the oven.
What to Serve with Oven Roasted Squash?
There are many different meats that can be served with this vegetable side dish. Whether you are grilling out, smoking meat or baking this squash side dish is always a family favorite.
These are some of our suggestions.
- Blackened Chicken Recipe – You are going to love the Best Blackened Chicken Recipe. Get dinner on the table in under 15 minutes from start to finish. This recipe is quick and easy.
- Grilled Teriyaki Steak Recipe – Grilled teriyaki steak recipe is full of flavor from being marinated and then grilled to perfection. This easy recipe comes together with little work but is a guaranteed hit.
- Simple Oven Baked Pork Chops – Dress up plain pork chops with this amazing recipe and you will see why everyone loves these oven baked pork chops. No one will ever say that pork chops are boring after they try this recipe loaded with flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Depending on your oven, we usually bake at 400 degrees to 425 degrees. This high temperature cooks the squash perfectly.
Then we switch to broil setting to brown the cheese. The squash comes out with the perfect texture. The great thing about this recipe it is ready in less than 15 minutes.
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Oven Roasted Squash
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yellow Summer Squash
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the squash into ½ inch thick slices and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the olive oil on top and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Gently toss to coat the squash with the oil and seasoning mixture.
- Place the squash on a single layer on a baking sheet. Top with the grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the squash is just tender. Be careful not to overcook or the squash will get mushy.
- Switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the cheese and squash starts to brown.
- Remove from the oven. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
