Roasted Crusted Winter Squash

Yummy Winter Squash

This is the time of year for lots of squash.  It's is in abundance in the markets.  I was recently given a winter squash from relatives.  I stared at it for a few days not sure what I wanted to do with it.  I came up with this easy side to serve along with some fish.  And since I am always trying to eat more vegetables we also had broccoli with this meal.  Winter squash can also be used roasted simply and tossed with a little olive oil and salt and pepper.  This would also work well mashed with a little maple syrup as this squash had a little sweetness to it.  So I am slowly learning what to make with all those different squash I see in the produce section right now.

Recipe:

1 winter squash, peeled and seeded

1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the squash into 1 inch wedges.  Spray one side with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.  Mix rest of ingredients together.  Dip squash into mixture, sprayed side into mixture.  Place on a baking sheet.   Bake about 20 minutes or until fork tender.  

I like to cover my baking sheets with foil for easy clean up!