Oven Fried Squash

Grandview Lodge
Waynesville, NC

2 lbs. zucchini and yellow squash
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp melted margarine
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated bread crumbs
dried basil leaves

Slice the squash thinly as directed above. In a colander, toss the squash with the salt and set to drain for 2 hours.

Lightly grease a large baking sheet, 12 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 1". Layer the squash slices, overlapping. Drizzle with melted margarine.

Combine cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle cheese crumb mixture over squash. Sprinkle on basil and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-35 minutes until browned and crisp.

Makes 6 servings.