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Baked "Fried" Squash

Yellow squash is usually plentiful at our house during the summer, and my husband has always loved it fried. I am continually looking for better and healthier ways to prepare our food, and I know deep frying is something we need to avoid. I wanted to try this recipe and see how he would like a baked version of fried squash. We taste tested this dish with our dinner, and the vote was split. His comment was, "I like fried better." But I gave it a "thumbs up" because I don't miss the grease at all. The breading was crispy, and it was easy and not messy to prepare. Give this Baked "Fried" Squash a try and judge it for yourself.

Recipe adapted from Living with ZenLizzie

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Baked "Fried" Squash

Yellow squash, thinly sliced

1/2 cup Panko

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Salt and pepper to taste

2 eggs

Olive oil spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, flour, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Dip several slices of squash in the beaten eggs, then place slices in the bread crumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides. Place squash in a single layer on prepared pan. Repeat until all squash slices have been dipped and coated. Spray coated slices lightly with olive oil. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, then flip slices to the other side and continue baking for 10 - 15 more minutes, or until squash is golden brown on both sides.