Best Sadie Maes Fried Zucchini Yellow Squash Recipes

FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)

Steps:

• Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
• Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
• Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
• Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.

BATTER FRIED ZUCCHINI OR SQUASH

Steps:

• Clean and cut up zucchini/squash. I like to cut them into sticks rather than slices because that shape fries more evenly in deep fat without need of turning.
• Pre-heat oven to 250.
• Prepare an oven-proof pan by lining it with several paper towels.
• Either heat your deep fryer to the temperature recommended for fried squash in its manual or heat 2 inches of frying grease (I prefer a 50-50 mix of oil and shortening), in your preferred, stove-top, frying utensil -- mine is a cast iron chicken fryer -- until a drop of water thrown into the grease sizzles vigorously but not violently.
• While the grease is heating beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Beat in the milk, seasonings, and finally the flour. The batter will be thin and may have a few lumps.
• Toss a skillet's worth of squash sticks in the batter and coat thoroughly.
• When the grease is ready carefully drop in the battered sticks, being sure not to drop them right on top of each other. If you are in doubt of your ability to do this without burning yourself use tongs.
• Yes, the thin batter will have drippy bits that dangle from the sticks and there will be a lot of little, batter crispies in the grease. The drippy bits are what makes this batter light and crisp where a thicker batter might be heavy.
• If necessary turn the pieces over partway through so as to brown them evenly.
• When nicely brown transfer the sticks to the prepared pan and put them into the oven while you fry the next batch. Do not try to fry too much at once or the temperature of the grease will drop and the coating will end up soggy and greasy.
• When the squash is done serve with grated Parmesan at the table.
• Some people might like ranch or blue cheese dressing instead or a simple dipping sauce made from sour cream, fresh dill, and a bit of lemon juice to thin it.
• This recipe doubles nicely. But if you need more than that I suggest making separate, additional batches since the rising power fades after long sitting.
• Leftovers can be reheated on a baking sheet in a 450 degree oven. The microwave would make them soggy and unpleasant.
• This batter is also good on eggplant, onion rings, and chicken tenders.
• Note: If you do not keep self-rising flour in the house you can use 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt instead.

KATE'S BAKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI YELLOW SQUASH RIGATONI

Steps:

• ITALIAN SAUSAGE MEAT SAUCE: Caramelize onion in olive oil. Remove casings from sausage and add sausage and ground beef to pan breaking into bits and browning. Add garlic and sauté two minutes more. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, water, basil, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, sugar, and wine. Boil and simmer, covered, for at least 40 minutes up to 3 hours. Add chopped parsley to Meat Sauce during the last 15 minutes of simmering sauce.
• SAUTEED SQUASH: Sprinkle squash with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Sauté squash in olive oil until browned on both sides. Transfer to drain on plates lined with paper towels.
• PARMESAN GARLIC BREADCRUMB TOPPING: Combine breadcrumbs, marjoram or oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, sugar, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.
• PASTA: Boil salted water for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• CHEESE MIXTURE: Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, and black pepper.
• ASSEMBLY: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a large baking pan with olive oil. In baking pan, spread pasta across the bottom coating with a small amount of olive oil. Remove bay leaves from Meat Sauce. Top pasta with half of Meat Sauce. Place Sautéed Squash at an angle half in half out of Meat Sauce. Top Sautéed Squash with other half of Meat Sauce.
• Spread dollops of Cheese Mixture evenly across the top of the Meat Sauce. Sprinkle Breadcrumb Topping evenly over dish.
• Bake at 350F degrees for 40 minutes or until crumbs are golden and dry and sauce is bubbly.

FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Soak squash in buttermilk to cover, at least 5 minutes.
• Mix dry ingredients together.
• Dredge marinated squash in cornmeal mixture (I use a Ziploc baggie & shake until covered).
• Fry in vegetable oil until golden, turn and fry until lightly golden on other side.
• Salt lightly, remove from oil, & drain on paper towels.
• This is delicious - also works for fried green tomatoes (cut green tomatoes at least 1/4" slices).
• If you like fried okra - batter should be 1 cup milk + 1 egg.
• Dredge in same mixture as above & salt as you do for squash & drain on paper towels.

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

LAYERED ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking pan (or spray with Pam).
• Layer the vegetables in the order listed, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper as desired.
• Dot the top with butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until crisp-tender.

SAUTEED SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper; toss well.
• Place in ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan and bake uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the vegetables from oven and toss with the vinegar, pine nuts, and basil; serve at once.

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Peel and slice all squash and put in pot put just enough water to slightly cover squash add rotel (I used mild rotel and only half a can because I have small children and didn't want it too spicy).
• add enough cilantro for your own liking sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste boil lightly until squash is tender add a couple of slices of cheese or enough to your liking heat until cheese is melted.

COUNTRY FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash tender yellow squash; remove stem and blossom ends.
• Cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
• Place squash, butter, onions and salt into heavy skillet.
• Add water.
• Cover and cook on medium low heat until water is absorbed and squash is tender.
• Lightly mash with a fork.
• Add sugar and cream.
• Let it cook slowly until mixture is fairly dry and flavors develop, being careful not to let it scorch.