Kolokithokeftethes (squash croquettes or patties)
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Squash, small |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter |
| 3 | tablespoons | Onion, chopped |
| 1 | cup | Kefalotiri cheese, grated OR |
| 1 | cup | Parmesan cheese, grated |
| 1 | cup | Bread crumbs, toasted |
| 1 | tablespoon | Parsley, chopped |
| 2 | eaches | Eggs |
| Salt & pepper to taste | ||
| Flour | ||
| Oil for frying | ||
Directions
Clean and wash the squash. Boil in lightly salted water until soft; drain well. Mash and set aside. Melt the butter in a pan, and saute the onions until limp and golden but not browned. Add onion, cheese bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, and salt & pepper to the squash, and mix well. If mixture is too soft, add more bread crumbs. Let it stand for 10 min., then shape in croquettes or patties. Roll in flour, fry until golden.