Paula Deen Squash Fritters Recipes

SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate the squash with a cheese grater into mixing bowl.
• Add the cheese, onion and egg.
• Mix together and then add flour until it is almost a dry mix.
• Heat oil in skillet and drop spoon size amounts of mixture into hot grease and take spoon and flatten them to make into shape of pancake.
• Fry until golden brown and sprinkle with salt.

EASY SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix grated squash, baking mix, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic-herb seasoning together in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil about 1 inch apart. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; flip and continue cooking until lightly browned on the second side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil to the skillet as needed.

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, chopped onion, salt, black pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl. Stir in shredded squash, egg and buttermilk. Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil. Brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• Grate 2 small zucchini into a colander in the sink; toss with 2 teaspoons salt and let sit 10 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid. Mix with 4 minced scallions, 1/4 cup each chopped parsley and dill, 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup grated parmesan and 1/4 cup flour. Pan-fry spoonfuls of the mixture in olive oil, flattening with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Shred the squash in your food processor using the shredding attachment. Place on clean towels and allow to drain for 10 minutes. You can also grate the squash by hand.
• Finely chop the onion. Place it in a colander to drain for 10 minutes.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the grated squash and the onion and mix to blend.
• Brush the skillet with half of the butter. Measuring 1/4 cup per fritter, spoon the mixture onto the skillet. Fry without moving for 4-5 minutes, until you can see that the bottoms are browned.
• Carefully flip to the other side and fry for 4-5 more minutes, until browned on both sides. Brush the skillet with more butter and repeat with the remaining squash mixture.

SQUASH FRITTERS RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash squash and pat dry with a paper towel, cut off both ends.
• Peel and chop one small onion, enough to equal 1 cup.
• Grate squash with a box grater, enough to equal 2 cups.
• Break two eggs into a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk with a fork.
• Add grated squash.
• Add chopped onions.
• Add Salt
• Add Sugar
• Add Black Pepper
• Add Baking Powder
• Add Flour
• Heat a skillet to medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and the butter, let butter melt.
• Drop the squash mixture by spoon into hot skillet, cook about 3-5 minutes on both sides until brown.
• Remove to a paper towel lined plate and let drain.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. , Meanwhile, combine milk and egg in a bowl. Stir together dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; blend well. Fold in zucchini. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until deep golden brown, turning once. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. If desired, serve with ranch dressing.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CAKES (PAULA DEEN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Grate zucchini and squash with a fine grater.
• Press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• In a medium bowl, combine grated zucchini and squash and the next 7 ingredients.
• Shape mixture into 2 inch patties, pressing together firmly.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Cook squash and zucchini cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.

DEEP-FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches; heat to 365 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth. Add the squash, tossing gently to coat; let stand for 30 minutes. Drain the squash, discarding the buttermilk mixture.
• In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, Cajun or Creole seasoning, baking powder, salt, and pepper, to taste. Dredge the squash in the mixture to coat.
• Fry the squash, in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.