Description
A quick and easy bake featuring tender summer squash and creamy cottage cheese, brightened with lemon. Perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced summer squash, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the squash mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the squash is tender.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta cheese for cottage cheese.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Serve hot as a side dish or a light main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Summer Squash Bake, Cottage Cheese Bake, Lemon Squash, Easy Casserole, Vegetarian Bake, Quick Dinner