Golden Squash & Cheese Bake
Crispy-top, creamy-inside squash casserole that tastes like Sunday dinner but bakes in 20 minutes. Summer squash, sharp cheddar, and buttered breadcrumbs make the whole thing shine.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs yellow summer squash or zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash slices and onion with 1.5 tbsp melted butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Scatter 1 cup cheddar evenly over the top.
- 3
Stir panko with remaining 1.5 tbsp melted butter and remaining 0.5 cup cheddar until crumbly.
- 4
Sprinkle panko mixture over the cheese layer until it looks golden and covered.
- 5
Bake for 12–14 minutes until breadcrumbs turn deep golden and edges bubble slightly.
- 6
Cool 2 minutes. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- medium bowl
- oven
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