Pattypan Squash Fritters Food

PATTYPAN SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Before shredding, cut out the stem of the squash, but there's no need to peel it.
• If the squash is large, more than 4 inches across, you may wish to cut out the bigger seeds.
• Preheat about 1/2 inch oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet.
• Beat the eggs, milk and oil into the squash in a large bowl, then add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined with a few strokes.
• Drop tablespoons of batter into hot oil-- in a big skillet, you can cook up to 8 at a time.
• Cook until brown, turn with a spatula and cook the other side until brown.
• Drain on newspaper or other suitable draining surface.
• Serve with horseradish sauce, ketchup or whatever catches your fancy.

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.

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.

PATTY PAN SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Before shredding, cut out the stem of the squash, but there's no need to peel it. Remove any large seeds, especially if using a large squash.
• Preheat about 1/2 inch oil (I prefer olive oil) over medium-high heat in a deep skillet.
• Place the squash and onions into a large bowl.
• Beat the eggs, milk and oil into the squash/onion mixture. Then add the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and mix all until combined.
• Scoop batter using a 1/4 cup measure and drop batter into hot oil. Do not crowd.
• Cook until brown, turn with a spatula and cook the other side until brown.
• Drain on paper toweling.
• Add oil to pan when necessary.
• Keep warm until served.
• Serve with horseradish sauce, ketchup or whatever you like. They are great as is!

SUMMER SQUASH FRITTERS

Steps:

• Place grated squash in a colander and squeeze out all excess water; you should have about 1 cup grated squash. Transfer squash to a bowl. Add onion, flour, egg, baking powder, and salt and stir batter together.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter into the hot pan and use the back of a large spoon to flatten fritters to 3 to 4 inches in diameter and to 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness. Cook until edges are deep brown, about 1 minute. Flip over and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer fritters to a plate lined with a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with remaining batter, melting more butter in the pan as needed.
• Serve warm topped with Cheddar cheese, onion, and sour cream.

MOM'S STUFFED PATTYPAN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place pattipans in boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Make white sauce with butter, flour, salt and milk. (On medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour and brown slightly, add salt, then add milk a little at a time, stirring constantly. (I usually use a about a third more milk than written above.) Once all milk is added, continue to cook and stir for a minute or two.
• Turn off heat, add cheese and crushed saltines to white sauce and stir.
• Scoop out the middle of each pattipan to make little "bowls". (I use my grapefruit knife.) Turn the pattipans over on a plate (so the juices drain out) and set aside.
• Add scooped out portion of squash to sauce and mash with a potato masher. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Fill squash with the sauce, pouring the excess over the top.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until done.
• Note: If using table salt, use only a pinch rather than 1/8 t.

GARLICKY GRILLED PATTYPAN SQUASH

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper.
• Brush squash slices liberally with oil mixture or toss together in a ziplock bag.
• Grill over medium heat until browned and cooked through, and garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.