Best 11 Potato Squash Cakes Recipes

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Potato squash cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a combination of mashed potatoes, squash, and seasonings, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including pan-frying, baking, or grilling. Potato squash cakes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and squash, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish, potato squash cakes are a surefire hit.

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POTATO SQUASH CAKES



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A very quick and easy side dish made from yesterday's left-over mashed potatoes. These also can be made from grating potatoes if you do not have any left-over.

Provided by Ann Batson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded potatoes
1 cup shredded yellow squash
½ cup chopped onion
1 egg
4 tablespoons self-rising flour
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup cooking oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, squash, onion, egg, flour, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. If the batter is too thin, add more flour; if too thick, add milk. Form batter into 3-inch patties.
  • Cover the bottom of a large skillet with just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and heat over medium-high heat. Place patties in hot oil, and cook until golden brown on each side; drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SEARED PORK CHOP WITH APPLE GRAVY AND POTATO SQUASH CAKE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 spaghetti squash, split lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Grapeseed oil, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup brown gravy or demi-glace
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
Four 7- to 9-ounce bone-in pork chops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/4 cup small diced skin-on apple
Chicken stock, as needed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • For the potato squash cakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drizzle the squash halves with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and put on a baking sheet cut-side up. Roast until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Put the potatoes in a pot and add enough salted water to cover. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Measure out 1 cup of the squash and 2 cups of the potatoes into a large bowl (save any remaining vegetables for another use). Add the egg yolks and some salt and pepper and blend well. Shape into four equal cakes.
  • Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add some oil and then the cakes and cook until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook on the second side until golden brown. Keep warm.
  • For the pork chops and apple gravy: Warm the brown gravy and mustard in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring throughout. Keep on medium-low heat while you cook the chops.
  • Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat until warmed. Ad the oil and the chops and cook until browned on one side, 5 to 6 minutes; flip and cook on the other side another 6 minutes. Remove the chops and keep warm.
  • Add the apples to the pork chop pan and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the apples to the saucepan with the brown sauce and mustard; stir and taste for seasoning and thickness of sauce, adjusting with chicken stock and salt and pepper if needed. Finish by stirring in the butter.
  • To serve, place a potato squash cake on each plate and then a chop. Finish with the apple gravy and serve.

HERBED SUMMER SQUASH AND POTATO TORTE WITH PARMESAN



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Categories     Potato     Bake     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Squash     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
12 ounces yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
6 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter two 8-inch-diameter cake pans. Set aside 1/4 cup sliced green onions. Toss remaining green onions, cheese, flour, thyme, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
  • Layer 1/6 of potatoes in concentric circles in bottom of 1 prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Layer 1/4 of squash in concentric circles atop potatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with 1/6 of cheese mixture. Repeat with 1/6 of potatoes, then 1/4 of squash and 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with 1/6 of cheese mixture. Top with 1/6 of potatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle with 1/6 of cheese mixture and press gently to flatten. Repeat procedure with second cake pan and remaining potatoes, squash, oil, and cheese mixture.
  • Cover pans with foil. Bake until potatoes are almost tender, about 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake uncovered until tortes begin to brown and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes longer. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cool. Cover with foil and chill. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.)
  • Cut each torte into wedges. Sprinkle wedges with 1/4 cup green onions; serve.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CAKES



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These potato cakes are great with any meal or as a snack. Simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Kids of ALL ages love 'em.

Provided by DaMonkey

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, diced
1 egg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 627.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

FULL ENGLISH POTATO CAKE



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Take time to start the day in style with a special breakfast of giant hash browns with bacon, eggs and tomato

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½kg potato , diced into 1cm chunks
4 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
6 spring onions , finely chopped
2 thyme sprigs, leaves stripped, plus 1 sprig left whole
25g butter , melted, plus extra for greasing
12 rashers streaky bacon
3 large plum tomatoes , halved
cracked black pepper
6 medium eggs
buttered toast , to serve
brown and tomato sauce, tea and orange juice , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a big saucepan of salted water to the boil. Tip in the potatoes and simmer until almost tender, about 20 mins. Drain really well and steam dry for a few mins. Return to the pan and toss with 2 tbsp of the oil, the spring onions, thyme leaves and lots of seasoning.
  • Grease your largest baking tray with some melted butter and press the potatoes into it. Put a baking sheet on top and gently press down to squash the spuds into a cake. Cover and chill until ready for breakfast.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Drizzle the melted butter and remaining oil over the potato cake and bake for 30 mins until golden.
  • Add the bacon in a few piles and bake for another 15 mins. Dot over the tomato halves and the remaining thyme sprig, sprinkle with plenty of pepper, then crack the eggs among the gaps and bake for 5-8 mins, depending how you like your eggs.
  • To serve, cut the potato cake into portions and pile onto 6 plates, along with the eggs, bacon, tomatoes and some buttered toast. Serve with brown and tomato sauce, tea and orange juice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

POTATO AND SQUASH CASSEROLE



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-Tommy Haigler, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium yellow summer squash, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add squash; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain. Place potatoes and squash in a bowl; mash., In a small skillet, saute onion in butter. Add to potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish (dish will be full). Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

POTATO SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Butternut squash teams up with sliced potatoes and flavorful pork sausage in this hearty autumn casserole. The rich, creamy cheese sauce adds to the down-home taste. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound uncooked bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the potatoes, squash and water. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place half of the mixture in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crumble sausage over potato mixture. Top with onion and remaining potato mixture., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup cream until smooth; stir in remaining cream. Pour over potato mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO AND SQUASH PANCAKES



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Make and share this Sweet Potato and Squash Pancakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups sweet potatoes, unpeeled and shredded, about 1 large
1 1/2 cups yellow squash, unpeeled and shredded, about 1 large
1/4 cup onion, shredded, about half a small onion
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to only 200°F.
  • Spray griddle or 10 inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; add oil.
  • Heat griddle over medium heat or to 375°F.
  • Mix remaining ingredients.
  • For each pancake, spoon a scant 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle; flatten slightly.
  • Cook about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Place cooked pancakes on ungreased cookie sheet, and keep warm in oven while cooking remaining pancakes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAKE



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Similar in flavor and texture to pumpkin, butternut squash works well in this moist cake, studded with nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (1 small)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavor
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until fluffy. Beat in baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, scraping side of bowl. Beat 1 minute. Stir in squash and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and the maple flavor. Beat until smooth and creamy, adding additional milk if needed. Frost cake. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ROAST POTATOES AND SQUASH



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound of yellow-flesh potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds winter squash, such as Hubbard or butternut, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and soak the potatoes in cold water for 5 minutes, to remove excess starch. Drain the potatoes and pat dry.
  • Place the potatoes and the squash in one layer in a nonstick roasting pan. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes and then stir so that the vegetables cook evenly. Continue roasting until well browned, about 30 more minutes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 726 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BAKED TOMATOES, SQUASH, AND POTATOES



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This baked riff on ratatouille may look sophisticated, but it's surprisingly simple. Serve it for brunch or at dinner parties -- and save leftovers to eat straight out of the dish by the forkful.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 small tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil over medium and cook onion until tender and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Arrange the onion on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Overlap tomato, squash, and potato on top of the onion. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with thyme and Parmesan, and drizzle with more oil.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden, 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 80 g

Tips:

  • For crispy cakes, use a non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat.
  • Grate the potatoes and squash finely to ensure even cooking.
  • Press the mixture firmly to remove excess moisture and help the cakes hold together.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the cakes. Leave enough space between each cake to allow for even cooking.
  • Serve the cakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Potato squash cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings and seasonings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, potato squash cakes are sure to please everyone at your table.

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