Best Stuffed Squash Blossoms With Cream Cheese And Bacon Recipes

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STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS



Stuffed Squash Blossoms image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Neutral oil like canola, for frying
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 zucchini blossoms
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Sea salt, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat. Heat about 4 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over direct heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the ricotta, parsley and lemon zest in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place a tablespoon of the filling into each zucchini blossom, sealing them by bringing the petals up around the filling and giving them a little twist.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the blossoms first in the flour, then in the eggs and then again in the flour, being sure to shake off any excess flour.
  • Working in batches if needed, carefully drop the blossoms into the oil. (Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.) Cook until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the blossoms to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season lightly with sea salt. Serve immediately.
  • (Alternatively, you can fry the blossoms over medium-high heat on a stovetop.)

FRIED STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS



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If you have a garden and you planted zucchini, you will have an abundance of squash blossoms. These are just amazing, with that tangy goat cheese filling and that batter: so simple, light, and crisp.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 fresh zucchini blossoms
¾ cup soft goat cheese at room temperature
1 egg yolk
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup self-rising flour
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup ice-cold water, or as needed
vegetable oil for frying
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice-cold water. Drop squash blossoms into the boiling water until slightly wilted, 30 to 45 seconds; transfer immediately into the cold water to chill. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Mix goat cheese, egg yolk, Gruyere cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; stir until smooth. Spoon filling into a heavy, resealable 1-quart plastic bag, squeeze out the air, and seal the bag. Cut a small corner off the bag.
  • Gently insert the cut corner of the bag all the way to the bottom of the open end of a blossom and pipe about 1 tablespoon of filling inside. Pick up petals and drape them up over the filling, covering filling completely. Fold any excess petals over the top of the filled blossom to keep them out of the way. Refrigerate filled squash blossoms until cheese is set and firm, at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine self-rising flour and cornstarch in a mixing bowl; whisk in ice-cold water, a little at a time, until batter is smooth and has the thickness of pancake batter.
  • Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch into a heavy skillet (such as a cast iron pan) and place over medium heat. Heat oil until a thermometer placed into the oil, not touching the bottom, reads 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). A drop of batter carefully dripped into the oil should sizzle immediately.
  • Remove squash blossoms from refrigerator and dust lightly with all-purpose flour on all sides. Shake off excess flour and dip blossoms in batter. Let excess batter drip off.
  • Gently lay coated squash blossoms in the hot oil on their sides; cook about 6 at a time until pale golden brown, 1 minute on the first side and 30 seconds to 1 minute on the remaining sides. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

OVEN ROASTED STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS



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Oven roasting the squash blossoms, instead of frying, makes this a nice light summer dish. Pick your squash blossoms early in the day, and store in the fridge until ready to use. Top with some fresh basil pesto for added yum!

Provided by CJ

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch rainbow chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces chevre (goat cheese)
8 zucchini blossoms, stamen removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chard and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and cook until basil is soft, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Place cooled chard mixture between 2 towels and press to remove excess moisture.
  • Stir chevre and chard mixture together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Fill zucchini blossoms about 3/4 full with the goat chevre mixture, and pinch the ends closed. Place filled blossoms in a roasting pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until blossoms are hot, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 309 mg, Sugar 8 g

STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS



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This recipe is one of my own but was inspired by those that I ate in Greece. The masa harina makes for a more crisp, delicate batter than all-purpose flour or cornmeal. To prepare squash blossoms: cut off the green stems and strip away the stringy inner sepals, leaving the base and stamen intact. While the recipe calls for a gruyere-cheddar blend (available at Trader Joe's), you could substitute 1/2 white cheddar, 1/2 gruyere.

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 blossoms

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed herbs, such as chives, tarragon, chevril
1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
12 fresh open squash blossoms
1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
4 ounces grated cheese, gruyere-cheddar blend
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup masa harina
fresh ground white pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the herbs, shallot and cheese.
  • Open up the individual blossoms wide enough to insert a teaspoonful of cheese mixture. Do not overfill or fried blossoms will be soggy. Twist the ends of the blossom together gently. Note: there will probably be leftover of the cheese mixture but never fear, it is absolutely delicious spread on a bagel in the morning.
  • In a medium bowl, beat 2 eggs together with 1/4 cup milk. In a separate medium bowl, mix together masa harina, salt, and pepper. Dip each blossom into the egg mixture and then roll quickly and evenly in the masa harina mixture, gently shaking off excess. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1 inch of oil into a small shallow saucepan or skillet. Heat oil to 350 degrees. Deep-fry the blossoms in batches until they begin to turn light golden brown, turning to cook evenly. Drain on baking rack set over paper towels, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 121.8, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.2

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