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Fried Squash Puffs

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 pound yellow squash, about 2 medium, cubed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • vegetable oil

Preparation:

Add squash to saucepan and cover with salted water. Cook, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash enough squash to make 1 cup. Combine squash and egg and blend well. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt, stir well. Add squash mixture and onions, stir until blended. Drop squash mixture by level tablespoon into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, turning once.
Makes about 2 dozen.

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This recipe is good --October 05, 2008By bhoadley
"I made it because I had some squash that needed used in a hurry. I whipped these up quickly, and my kids were actually quite impressed. Heck, I was impressed. I'm not quite sure why they're called *puffs*, mind you, but otherwise absolutely ridiculously easy and yummy recipe."

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