Simple Squash Patties Made with Cooked Squash

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Preview: Simple Squash Patties are miniature pancakes or patties made with cooked yellow squash. Kids and adults alike will enjoy them served with Ranch dressing or catsup.

“This is the only way I can get my husband to eat squash.” My friend added that note to the recipe when she gave it to me.

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. Serve with ranch dressing, catsup, or something like this Cajun Dip.

Yellow Squash Patties ready to eat with Ranch dressing on the side

What happened to “self-rising flour?”

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.

I know you can still buy it, but I have rewritten the recipe without it.

Recipe updates

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 amount of flour.

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

FAQ 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.

How to make Squash Patties:

raw yellow squash, onions, and red peppers — Slice yellow squash and place it in a microwave-safe container.

veggies covered with plastic wrap — Cover and cook in a microwave on HIGH for 9-10 minutes. Drain.

mashing cooked and drained veggies — Mash squash.

draining yellow squash a second time with a sieve — Place cooked veggies in a strainer and push on them with a spoon to get as much liquid out of it as possible (similar to draining cooked spinach).

adding remaining ingredients — Add egg, flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

adding ground pepper to squash patty batter — Season with freshly ground black pepper.

beginning to brown patties in a hot skillet — Drop batter by spoonfuls into skillet with hot oil.

frying squash patties in skillet — When brown on the first side, flip patties to brown on the other side.

Yellow Squash Fritters served with ranch dressing

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Yield: 4 servings

Squash Patties Recipe

Miniature, savory, yellow squash pancakes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound yellow squash, sliced
1/4 cup yellow onions, chopped
1/4 chopped red, yellow, orange, or green peppers, optional
1 egg
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
A sprinkle of fresh thyme (optional)
2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for the skillet)

Instructions

Finely chop yellow squash and place into a microwave-safe glass bowl along with onions and peppers.
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 to cooked squash and stir to combine.
Heat a large skillet on medium. Add 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 browned on one side, then flip to fry the other side (similar to making pancakes).

Notes

Make these Keto by substituting Wheat Belly's All-Purpose Baking Mix for the flour and baking powder. Substitute Swerve (erythritol) for the sugar or a few drops of Stevia.

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

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 177Total Fat: 1.5gCarbohydrates: 35.7gFiber: 3.1gSugar: 4.4gProtein: 5.6g

AlyB

Sunday 11th of August 2019

Hi Paula! Would you recommend eating these at room temperature or better to enjoy piping hot? Id love to take these to cookouts (for me and my fellow vegetarians) if they don’t need to be warm. Love the idea of adding chopped green chilis for a zing!

Paula

I like them best hot because they are still crispy. They lose their crispiness as they cool, just like pancakes and waffles. However, I eat them leftover all the time with no problem.

Joy

Monday 11th of July 2016

I grate the squash .. Add chopped onion( not cooked) add an egg flour and cup of grated cheddar cheeses .. And omit the sugar

judith collins

Tuesday 23rd of April 2013

Read the recipe to compare the difference to my own. I omit sugar. I add one tablespoon of finely chopped sage (herb). The flavour is savory and delicious. Everyone comes back for more. Sometimes I omit the sage and add a quarter tspn smoked paprika. Its a spicy taste without the heat. And so, appeals to fussy eaters. We have lived a self-sufficient lifestyle for 40 years. Accordingly my recipes are devrived from what is seasonally in the garden.I think my blog has a personal recipe for squash patties. Love Salad in a jar.

Lizzie

Friday 10th of February 2012

squash patties are wonderful. I used to boil my squash too....one day decided to grate it along with the onion....added the egg...flour, salt pepper....never boiled again. Yum!

Jackie

Monday 28th of November 2011

I'm going to try these on my 10 yr old picky eater...hmmm. I will let you know the results - I'm guessing he will roll his cute eyes and say...Mom, what's in 'em this time!