Cheesy Fried Squash

Rating: 3.89 stars
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

Just a recipe I came up with while trying different ways to cook squash.

By Linda Martin

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place squash in a large bowl and pour in creamy salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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  • Remove squash from refrigerator and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese; mix to coat well. Stir in the flour, coating well.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place squash in oil and fry until lightly browned. Turn once, and add onions. Fry until squash is browned on both sides. Using a slotted spoon, transfer squash and onions to paper towels to drain.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
537 calories; protein 7.8g 16% DV; carbohydrates 44g 14% DV; fat 37.7g 58% DV; cholesterol 14.4mg 5% DV; sodium 330.3mg 13% DV. Full Nutrition
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TANYA93
Rating: 4 stars
10/17/2003
I had a craving for fried squash and I was happy to come across this recipe. Frying squash is a popular way to prepare squash in the South albeit not the healthiest way! To make it a little bit healthier without losing the flavor I sprayed the pan with Pam and then added about a tablespoon of olive oil. This way you don't have to drain anything. Rather than being deep fried it's more sauteed. I made a few other adjustments. I added a sprinkling of garlic powder and Emeril's seasoning. (any seasoned salt will do.) This gave it more flavor. If make this again I will dip the squash slices in the flour mixture to get a more even coating. It got clumpy when I mixed it all together. Read More
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Pamela Frechette
Rating: 3 stars
08/01/2007
Not bad but I think I would prefer it baked instead. Next time I'll substitute bread crumbs or cracker crumbs for the flour as well. I thought the onions were a nice touch though. The kids didn't like it. Read More
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(8)
18 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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TANYA93
Rating: 4 stars
10/17/2003
I had a craving for fried squash and I was happy to come across this recipe. Frying squash is a popular way to prepare squash in the South albeit not the healthiest way! To make it a little bit healthier without losing the flavor I sprayed the pan with Pam and then added about a tablespoon of olive oil. This way you don't have to drain anything. Rather than being deep fried it's more sauteed. I made a few other adjustments. I added a sprinkling of garlic powder and Emeril's seasoning. (any seasoned salt will do.) This gave it more flavor. If make this again I will dip the squash slices in the flour mixture to get a more even coating. It got clumpy when I mixed it all together. Read More
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(23)
AVIDJUICER
Rating: 4 stars
08/13/2003
i liked the way the miracle whip sticks to the squash. i followed the directions but used salted cornmeal instead of flour. my husband loved them because the salt gave it the flavor it needed. Read More
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DooDah2
Rating: 5 stars
06/26/2006
I omitted the onion because I was pressed for time and instead of salad dressing I used buttermilk and the results were wonderful! I also added a little finely shredded Colby/Jack cheese to the Parmesan at the end and that was even better. I'm eating the leftovers for lunch today! Read More
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AFOSTERFAMILY
Rating: 4 stars
10/04/2005
Very good recipe! Even my kids liked it. Only four starts because I too would like a less clumpy coating. I will dip them in flour next time rather than mix it in. Read More
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Pamela Frechette
Rating: 3 stars
08/01/2007
Not bad but I think I would prefer it baked instead. Next time I'll substitute bread crumbs or cracker crumbs for the flour as well. I thought the onions were a nice touch though. The kids didn't like it. Read More
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HOTDOGGIE
Rating: 3 stars
08/13/2003
Not bad but it needs seasoning. I found the flour mixture to be bland. Read More
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Citallas
Rating: 5 stars
07/10/2008
Delicious!! I also followed reviewers suggestions of dipping in flour seperatly rather than mixing it in I added a little onion powder and garlic powder plus some good ole salt and pepper to the flour mixture. I also sprinkled parmesan cheese on top everytime I removed some from the pan. Came out delicious. Read More
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Mitzi
Rating: 5 stars
08/05/2007
WONDERFUL!!! My husband now LOVES Squash and Zucinni.:-) I did take the advise of others and not put the flour in the mixture before frying. It was WONDERFUL!!! Read More
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Jan H
Rating: 5 stars
11/11/2005
I love this recipie. I make it all the time my whole family gobbles it up. You must cook the squash until it has a bit of a crisp. Read More
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