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Squash Puffs

Squash Puffs
Getting our son and daughter to eat squash was out of the question until a friend suggested I try this recipe. These puffs are similar to hush puppies, which my kids love. Now they love these!—Constance Ellenburg, Southhave, Mississippi
4-6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed cooked acorn squash
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the squash, egg and onion. Combine flour,
  • cornmeal, baking powder, sugar and salt; add to squash mixture and
  • mix well.
  • In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 365°. Drop batter
  • by tablespoonfuls into oil. Fry, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or
  • until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Yield:
  • 4-6 servings.
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