Country Fried Squash

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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 like yellow squash or zucchini would also be good.

Submitted by Maryanne
Updated on November 13, 2024
A plate of country fried squash with two glasses of water
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 large 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 yellow squash, sliced

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make country fried squash

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  2. Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic salt, pepper, and salt together in a separate bowl.

    A large bowl of beaten eggs and milk and a large bowl of seasoned cornmeal

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  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 to 375 degrees F (180 to 190 degrees C). Dip each squash slice into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to coat.

    A dredging station with sliced squash in a bowl of egg wash and a bowl of sliced squash coated with cornmeal

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  4. Fry coated squash slices in hot oil, a few at a time, until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.

    A wire cooling rack with country fried squash

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Nutrition Note

The nutrition for this recipe accounts for the full amount of oil, but the actual amount of oil consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

829 Calories
61g Fat
66g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 829
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 12g 44%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 37mg 42%
Calcium 233mg 18%
Iron 4mg 25%
Potassium 1474mg 31%

* 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.