Country Fried Squash

Name: Country Fried Squash
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup milk; 1 egg, beaten; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cornmeal; 1 pinch garlic salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup oil for frying; 6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced

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This fried squash recipe was my grandmother's and it actually won a Blue Ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair! Be sure to use fresh squash, I use butternut but other squash would also be good.

Recipe by Maryanne

Updated on July 14, 2022

Ingredients

½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 cup oil for frying
6 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced

Directions

Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl.
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each squash slice into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to coat.
Fry coated squash slices in hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

501	Calories
9g	Fat
105g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 145mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 105g	38%
Dietary Fiber 15g	54%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 143mg	716%
Calcium 374mg	29%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 2524mg	54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.