CRUNCHY PARMESAN SQUASH

Ingredients

• 2 small acorn squash
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup salted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick foil.
2. Halve squash lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash crosswise into 3/4 inch thick slices.
3. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and cayenne pepper in a pie plate; set aside.
4. Working with one piece at a time, brush cut sides of squash with melted butter. Place squash in bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly so that bread crumb mixture adheres; turn to coat both sides. Place in a single layer in prepared pan.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Gently turn squash over and continue baking until squash is tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.