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Butternut Squash Fritters
Crispy Butternut Squash Fritters with cheddar are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect as a snack or light dinner! 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Dinner , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound butternut squash peeled and grated, 400g
- ½ cup all-purpose/plain flour 60g
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk 120ml
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese 50g
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying, more if needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, and milk.
- Stir the cheese, garlic, sage, salt and pepper into the batter. Then, fold in the shredded butternut squash until everything is well combined.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the butternut squash mixture into the pan and gently flatten them with the back of the spoon to form small fritters.
- Cook each butternut squash fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Notes
- Use a box grater or food processor: If grating by hand, use the large holes of a box grater. A food processor with a shredding disc makes this step even quicker.
- Remove excess moisture: If your butternut squash seems watery, squeeze it gently with a clean kitchen towel before mixing it into the batter.
- Preheat the oil properly: The oil should be hot but not smoking before adding the fritters to ensure they crisp up nicely.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan: Cook in batches to prevent steaming and ensure even browning.
- Test one first: Fry a single fritter first to check seasoning and adjust as needed before cooking the rest.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
12373IU
(247%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
209mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 12373IU | 247% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.