Crunchy Fried Squash
Description
These crunchy fried squash are super moist on the inside, with a crisp bread crumb coating and served with vegetable cream cheese.
Ingredients
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1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 pinch salt
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1 cup dry bread crumbs, or more as needed
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1 large yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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4 ounces garden vegetable cream cheese, softened
Directions
1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large frying pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Beat egg, milk, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
3
Coat both sides of squash slices in flour. Dip each slice in the egg mixture, then coat both sides with bread crumbs.
4
Place 4 to 5 slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and fork-tender, about 3 minutes on each side, using tongs and a fork to help turn them over in the pan. Do not overcrowd; overcrowding will reduce crispiness. Set fried slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Continue frying remaining slices. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
5
"Frost" slices with some of the vegetable cream cheese as desired. Serve while still warm, or at room temperature.