Squash Fritters with Chive-Horseradish Cream
Recipe from Taste of the South


Squash Fritters with Chive-Horseradish Cream

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Ingredients
  •  
    Vegetable oil for frying
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  • 1 1/2  cups
    self-rising cornmeal mix*
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  • 1/2  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  cup
    whole buttermilk
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  • 2 large
    eggs, lightly beaten
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  • 1  cup
    shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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  • 3/4  cup
    grated zucchini squash
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  • 3/4  cup
    grated yellow squash
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped green onion
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  • 1  recipe
    Chive-Horseradish Cream (Recipe follows.)
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Chive-Horseradish Cream
  • 3/4  cup
    sour cream
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  • 1/4  cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 1/4  cup
    chopped fresh chives
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  • 2  tablespoons
    prepared horseradish
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  • 1  tablespoon
    fresh lemon juice
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
In a large Dutch oven, heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, and salt.
3.
In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and eggs. Add buttermilk mixture to cornmeal mixture, stirring to combine. Add cheese, squashes, and green onion, stirring to combine. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
4.
Serve with Chive-Horseradish Cream.

Note:
*If self-rising cornmeal mix is not available, place 1 tablespoon baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a 2-cup measuring cup. Fill with corn meal to the 1 1/2-cup mark.

Chive-Horseradish Cream
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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