Squash Balls Recipes

SQUASH BALLS

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl mix 4 cups bread crumbs and next 7 ingredients. Let set about 5 min. To let your squash weep that is your moisture
• 2. Make into balls ( about the size of golf balls )
• 3. Roll balls in the extra 2 cups bread crumbs
• 4. You need enough oil for balls float. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• 5. Do not crowd balls, I do 4 or 5 at a time for 4 to 4 1/2 min.
• 6. Do not mix the ingredients ahead of time because your squash will weep an your mix will be to wet.

EIGHT-BALL SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Layer chunks of eight-ball squash and yellow squash in an 8x8-inch pan. Add layers of red bell pepper and Roma tomato. Drop butter slices on top. Sprinkle on basil, garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne. Toss on capers and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and mash.
• In a bowl, mix 2 cups squash*, onion, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, corn muffin mix, baking powder, and salt. Thoroughly blend the squash mixture into the flour mixture.
• Drop the squash and flour mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season cut sides of squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, cut sides down, on a baking sheet until tender, about 45 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Scrape flesh into strands using a fork. Let drain, covered to keep warm, in a colander set over a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until soft but not brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Divide mixture between 2 bowls.
• Stir 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese into 1 bowl of onion-garlic mixture. Mix in breadcrumbs, turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using your hands. Form mixture into 12 balls.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs, turning, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adding a few tablespoons water if skillet browns too quickly, until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add remaining bowl of onion-garlic mixture, meatballs, and stock; bring to gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
• Divide squash and meatball mixture into 4 servings. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.