Cheddar and Chive "Squachos"

I made these last night thinking they looked so easy and good...I broiled the squash for a couple of minutes on both sides then topped with the cheese and panko. It burned with in seconds and I had the rack 2 levels down. It appeared that it was the panko that burned. I think you need to mix the panko in with the cheese before topping. I may try again....

Pretty darn good.  I'm always looking for a way to get my kid to eat squash and usually putting cheese on food is a good way to get her to at least try it.  (She thought it was just ok.)  DH and I liked them and yes, I did use a bit more cheese.  Wish I'd seen the recommendation to sprinkle on some chili powder.  Great idea.  These took more like 5 minutes for my broiler but I had to watch closely so as not to burn the cheese.  Very easy.  Will make again.

Cooking Light is incredible! Especially with this kind of recipe. I liked them as is, but even better sprinkled with chili powder. Sliced green onions work well if you don't have chives

We definitely added more cheese. I  blotted the squash (also used zucchini) between two paper towels before cooking and the squash was still a little soggy after cooling...however, the cheddar helps make it still delicious. If you grew up in the South, this reminds me a lot of the squash casserole my mom used to make (in the microwave!). 

The concept is great!!  A few changes I made:  broiled the squash with only salt and pepper on low for about 4 minutes, then put the panko and cheese on and broiled on high until browned. I also added more cheese than the recipe.  

I'll admit I'm not a HUGE squash fan but I'll eat it well seasoned and prepared well. I followed recipe to a T (weighing ingredients even to make sure calories and portions were correct). The picture makes it look like a lot more topping than what really is available per recipe and flavor was just ok. It needed something else, like other flavored mixed in panko or more flavorful cheese. I found I had to stop broiling so as not to burn but the squash needed more time to get a little more tender (my slices were 1/4" as recommended, perhaps thinner for some).