Grandmothers Southern Squash Puppies

Squash puppies are a popular Southern dish made with yellow squash and cornmeal. They are similar to hush puppies, but with the addition of squash for extra flavor and moisture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Grandmothers Southern Squash Puppies

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Appetizer, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Yellow Squash
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Buttermilk
• 1 small Onion
• 1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Grate the yellow squash and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated squash, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, egg, buttermilk, and chopped onion.
3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the squash mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
6. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.