Simple Squash Patties Recipe: Veggies Were Never This Fun (2024)

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Sneak Preview: This Simple Squash Patties Recipe (aka yellow squash fritters) makes miniature pancakes or patties using cooked yellow squash. Kids and adults alike will enjoy eating them with Ranch dressing or catsup.

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My friend added the following note to this recipe when she gave it to me. “This is the only way I can get my husband to eat squash.” If you have somebody in your family who thinks they don’t like squash, be sure you try these Yellow Squash Patties or fritters, as I sometimes call them.

Three Reasons Why You Will Enjoy This Recipe

The recipe is basic by itself. Feel free to jazz it up with peppers or serve the patties with ranch dressing, catsup, or something like this Cajun Dip.
You don’t have to use self-rising flour anymore. The original recipe I received from my friend called for self-rising flour. But, unfortunately, I couldn’t find a single bag of the stuff at the big Walmart near our house today. (Maybe Covid-related)You can still buy it, but I have rewritten the recipe without it.
These make the perfect finger foods for kids, in the same category as baby carrots.

Happy Cooks Speak Up

“Those are delicious. I added a cup of sweet corn and they turned out great! We are starting to get our first squash of the year glad I found your recipe!“–KAT

Recipe Update

According to the King Arthur website, adding 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour makes a good substitute for self-rising flour.

After testing the new recipe several times, I made several changes. If you’ve made this before, you might notice I substituted 1/4 cup of yellow cornmeal for the same flour.

So now the recipe calls for half flour and half cornmeal. The final product is more substantial and tastes better, too.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Yellow squash: Use fresh yellow squash (or summer squash), but there is no need to peel them. If possible, buy the smaller-sized squash. Zucchini can be substituted.
Onions:Yellow onions are my first choice. Otherwise, use white onions.
Red Peppers:I like the appearance of red peppers, but orange and yellow peppers taste the same. Add green peppers if you like the flavor, which is more on the bitter side.
Eggs: I use large eggs in all my recipes.
Flour: Use all-purpose flour, either bleached or unbleached. I have not tried any whole-grain or gluten-free flour in this recipe, but I think it would work.
Cornmeal: Although the recipe specifies yellow cornmeal, white cornmeal is fine, too.
Fresh thyme: Adding thyme is completely optional. Other fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, can be substituted.
Vegetable oil: My first choice is avocado oil, but corn oil, olive oil, or canola oil are alternate choices.

How To Make the Recipe for Squash Patties

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FAQs about Yellow Squash Patties

How do you peel yellow squash?

Yellow squash (aka summer squash) only needs to be washed. No peeling is necessary. The skin is thin and will cook up soft and tender.

What should I serve with squash patties?

Because the squash patties are relatively mild (unless you add green chilies), we like to serve them with spicy Polish sausage or another highly seasoned meat entree.

How should I store squash, and how long will it stay fresh?

Store in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator in a plastic bag. If the squash was fresh when you bought it, it should stay fresh for 4-5 days up to a week.

What condiments are best with squash patties?

Ranch dressing seems to be the most popular choice. However, our condiment of choice is catsup or Mayochup (a name brand for a catsup and mayonnaise mixture. Remoulade sauce or Cajun dip would also be delicious.

We have a lot of yellow squash. Do you have other squash recipes?

Try this Squash (Calabacitas) and Potatoes. Serve them as a side dish or as a vegetarian taco filling. Another crowd favorite is Baked Yellow Squash with Parmesan. Fill a baking sheet with thinly sliced squash, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and roast until crispy.

If you enjoy casseroles, don’t overlook this Yellow Squash Soufflé Recipe.

Simple Squash Patties Recipe

By Paula Rhodes

These miniature, savory, yellow squash pancakes are for all ages. They are finger food for kids, especially when there is ranch dressing on the side.

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Prep time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes minutes

Total time: 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) yellow squash, sliced sliced
¼ cup (40 g) yellow onions, chopped chopped
¼ cup (30 g) red peppers, chopped chopped (yellow, orange, or green peppers, optional)
1 large (50 g) egg
¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour unbleached, all-purpose
¼ cup (40 g) yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon table or sea salt
(pinch) freshly ground pepper
sprinkle of fresh thyme (optional)
2-3 tablespoons (27 g) vegetable oil for the skillet

Instructions

Finely chop 1 pound (454 g) yellow squash, sliced and place into a microwave-safe glass bowl along with 1/4 cup (40 g) yellow onions, chopped and 1/4 cup (30 g) red peppers, chopped.
Microwave on HIGH for 9-10 minutes or until squash is thoroughly cooked and soft. Drain. Mash. Drain again. (I place cooked veggie mixture in a sieve and press on it with a big spoon.)
Add remaining ingredients: 1 large (50 g) egg, 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (40 g) yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon table or sea salt, (pinch) freshly ground pepper, and sprinkle of fresh thyme, to cooked squash and stir to combine.
Heat a large skillet on medium. Add 2-3 tablespoons (27 g) vegetable oil and heat until it glistens. Drop batter by spoonfuls into your skillet without crowding. Flatten with the back of a spoon to make a patty.
Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip to fry the other side (similar to making pancakes). Serve immediately.

Notes

A tablespoon of chopped green chiles makes a tasty addition if you like things a little spicy.

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