squash patties [or fritters]

How To Make squash patties [or fritters]

• 1

  Cook squash, covered, in boiling water 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash enough squash to measure 1 cup; reserve any remaining squash for use in other recipes
• 2

  Combine 1 cup mashed squash and egg; stir well.
• 3

  Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; Add squash mixture stir well.
• 4

  Heat oil to medium high. Drop by level tablespoons into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, turning once.
• 5

  Drain well on paper towels. Yields 2 dozen.
• 6

  You can use zucchini also. I use grated squash, not cooked, 3 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp cornmeal, 1 egg, about 1/2 onion, Pinch of salt, a dash or two pepper. Just wantged to give you the more, or less, original recipe with my former mother-in-law's modification last.
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