Chef Bob's Squash Croquettes

Chef Bob's Squash Croquettes

4 to 5 cups squash (diced)

1 small onion (diced)

1 bell pepper (diced)

2 eggs

1 cup bread crumbs

Salt & pepper

½ cup corn meal

½ cup flour

¼ cup oil for frying

Steam squash, onion, and bell pepper for 10-15 minutes or until squash is softened. Drain for 20 minutes and allow to cool. Add bread crumbs, eggs, salt and pepper. In a separate pan or bowl, Mix flour & cornmeal with salt and pepper. Using an ice cream scoop make patties and roll in flour mixture and fry 2 minutes per side. Serve plain or with ½ cup mayo, juice of 1 lemon, 1 Tablespoon hot sauce.

Noon Cooking - October 2, 2012