Summer Squash Croquettes Recipe

Name: Summer Squash Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 30 crackers); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal; Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided; Sliced green onions (optional)

Servings: persons

4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 30 crackers)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
Sliced green onions (optional)

1
Steam squash and 1/2 cup onions, covered, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Mash mixture with a fork. Stir in crackers and next 3 ingredients (through eggs). Cover and chill for 3 hours; drain well in a fine mesh strainer.
2
Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Divide squash mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Lightly coat each patty with cooking spray.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Place 4 patties in pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove patties from pan. Repeat procedure 2 times with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 8 patties. Garnish with onions, if desired. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped yellow squash (about 1 1/4 pounds), 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 30 crackers), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Summer Squash Croquettes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summer Squash Croquettes

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