SQUASH PUFFS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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Sarah Guenther
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These squash puffs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Okasha Khan
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed these squash puffs. They're so light and fluffy.


Reyad Vai
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These squash puffs are a great way to use up leftover squash. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Adefelu David
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I love the addition of spices to these squash puffs. It gives them a really nice flavor.


Mahi Khan
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These squash puffs are the perfect appetizer. They're light, fluffy, and flavorful.


Lumu Noah
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I made these squash puffs for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Jackson Ngigi
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These squash puffs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so tasty, they won't even realize they're eating squash.


Lil Homie
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I wasn't sure how I would like these squash puffs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


Desmond Kondombolo
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These squash puffs are so easy to make, even for beginners. I highly recommend trying them out.


Lakshan Bandara
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I love that these squash puffs are gluten-free. They're a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


John Wainaina (Wa kiandege)
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These squash puffs are a great way to use up leftover squash. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Liam Bolan
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I've made these squash puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Nafe Agha
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These are the best squash puffs I've ever had! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.


Riza Benavidez
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I made these squash puffs for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the puffs turned out perfectly.


Betelhem Samuel
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These squash puffs were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.