Cheddar Fried Squash
Simple and delicious, Cheddar Fried Squash is a Southern favorite and a great side dish to use up all that squash and zucchini from the garden.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 3 small to medium summer squash
- 2 eggs beaten with a little water
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
- oil for cooking
Instructions
- Slice the squash into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Mix together breadcrumbs, cheese and salt and pepper together on a plate.
- Place the egg and flour on separate plates.
- Heat your oil ( I use bacon grease) in a skillet over medium high heat. it should be about a 1/4 inch deep.
- To bread the squash dip first in egg, then flour, then egg again, then breadcrumbs.
- Gently place in oil and fry until golden brown on each side, 3-4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal