What to Do With Summer Squash | Squash Patties Recipe

This is a recipe I have shared before, but since it is one of my favorite recipes ever and since it goes with this week’s series on Summer Squash, I thought it was time to revisit it!

These patties are easily made gluten free by using your favorite gluten free flour and you can omit the cheese if you prefer them to be vegan. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.

I grew up eating these and have always loved them! This recipe made enough patties for me to freeze some for another meal. Delicious and kid friendly. You can serve them ketchup or sour cream, but they are delicious just by themselves!

This recipe does take a little pre-planning since you need to let the moisture drain from the squash and onions, but they are so easy to make!

Squash Patties

8 medium yellow squash, shredded
1 onion, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Place the squash and onion in a colander, sprinkle with salt and stir. Drain for 30 minutes to an hour. In a bowl, mix the squash and onion, flour, cornmeal, egg, and cheese. Season with pepper.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop squash mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls into the skillet, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

This recipe makes a good amount of patties. Unless you have a large family, you will probably have left overs. Yum!

To freeze, allow to cool completely, place patties in quart size freezer bags.This recipe is perfect for those summer months when you have squash coming out your ears! Make up a huge batch and put them in the freezer for later!

Yield: 8

Best Ever Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Melissa's Best Ever Broccoli Casserole

A creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs—this crowd-pleasing side dish is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. broccoli (I like florets)
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. Dried minced onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (I used sharp)
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed

Instructions

    1. Steam broccoli until fork tender. Drain.

    2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    3. In a mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, dried minced onion, and salt and pepper to taste.

    4. In a greased casserole dish, layer broccoli. Top with sour cream mixture. Top with cheese and then cracker crumbs.

    5. Bake for 30 -35 minutes or until cheese is melted and crackers are golden brown.

    6. Serve and enjoy!

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