SQUASH PATTIES [OR FRITTERS]

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These are great as a side and they freeze well for up to 6 months. I will post the sqwuash relish recipe when,and if, I can find it again.

Provided by Sam Womack

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb yellow squash
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1 medium onion\, grated
1/3 c flour
1/3 c cornmeal
oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Cook squash, covered, in boiling water 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash enough squash to measure 1 cup; reserve any remaining squash for use in other recipes
  • 2. Combine 1 cup mashed squash and egg; stir well.
  • 3. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; Add squash mixture stir well.
  • 4. Heat oil to medium high. Drop by level tablespoons into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, turning once.
  • 5. Drain well on paper towels. Yields 2 dozen.
  • 6. You can use zucchini also. I use grated squash, not cooked, 3 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp cornmeal, 1 egg, about 1/2 onion, Pinch of salt, a dash or two pepper. Just wantged to give you the more, or less, original recipe with my former mother-in-law's modification last.

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