Summer Squash Puffs

Delectable summer squash is combined with corn muffin mix and fried into tasty little fritters.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 4 summer squash, cut into chunks
• ⅔ cup dry corn muffin mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Step 2

Place the squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and mash.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix 2 cups squash*, onion, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, corn muffin mix, baking powder, and salt. Thoroughly blend the squash mixture into the flour mixture.

Step 4

Drop the squash and flour mixture by rounded tablespoons into the hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.