Country Fried Squash Recipe
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Country Fried Squash

By: Maryanne 
"This recipe was my Grandmother's and it actually won a Blue Ribbon in the Tennessee State Fair! Be sure to use fresh squash, I use butternut but other squash would also be good."

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Directions

  1. Combine egg and milk together in a small bowl, mix well.
  2. In a second bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic salt. Dip squash slices first in the egg mixture, then dredge the squash in the dry mixture.
  3. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry squash until golden brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 501 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by MariyaC   view full review
The original recipe was quite bland for my taste so, on the second batch, I added approx. 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2006 by Tonya   view full review
I used yellow squash for this recipe and it was so easy and delicious. Minor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by Jodi Lynn   view full review
You have got to try this recipe!Oh my gosh!!! This is delicious! I can not stop eating the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2005 by JALANDRY   view full review
When I made this recipe, I used yellow squash instead and i was a big hit. My boyfriend's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by MrsHappyHomemaker   view full review
Very good! I used yellow crookneck squash and it turned out wonderful. Make sure you salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Heather K.   view full review
I had never fried squash before, and this turned out great. I used fresh yellow squash out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by CREAMERJA   view full review
Great recipe for frying up all those summer squash! My children, who hate veggies, ate this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by kimberly   view full review
Ohhh so good! I have tried to fry squash before, but it never turned out right. I found this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by BECKYHOME-ECKY   view full review
The perfect recipe for fried squash. I had to "sample" these as I was cooking each batch b/c...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by APRILFOO   view full review
It was great! I had no idea how to make fried squash, so I came on & found your recipe! thank...

 

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