Oven Fried Acorn Squash

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350. In oven, melt butter in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
2. 2
   With a sharp knife, carefully cut acorn squash into wedges or rings. Scoop out seeds.
3. 3
   Break eggs into a shallow bowl and beat lightly.
4. 4
   In another bowl, combine bread crumbs with the Romano cheese.
5. 5
   Dip each squash piece in beaten egg.
6. 6
   Dredge in coating mix. Set in buttered baking dish.
7. 7
   Bake until squash is tender and outside turns crispy brown, 25-30 minutes.
8. 8
   Turn over with tongs and bake until second side is lightly browned, an additional 5-10 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve hot.