Yellow Squash Patties
Description
These crispy squash patties, made with shredded yellow squash, onion, and Cheddar cheese, are delicious topped with sour cream and a dash of hot sauce.
Ingredients
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8 medium yellow squash, shredded
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1 onion, shredded
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1 1/2 tablespoons salt
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornmeal
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
1
Place squash and onion in a colander; sprinkle with salt and drain until no longer moist, about 30 minutes. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2
Mix squash and onion mixture, cheese, flour, cornmeal, and egg in a bowl; season with pepper.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop squash mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the skillet; cook patties until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.