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Squash and Zucchini Cakes
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Happy Hour Overall User Rating: 
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Drain, squeeze, and drain some more
07/15/2008 at 10:15pm
User: CLAUDIA from Chapel Hill, NC User Rating:
Very tasty recipe, but I found I had to actually squeeze the patties of excess moisture after everything was mixed together. And I thought I had squeezed and mashed the squash as best I could before adding any ingredients! I think it might be best to use an old towel to actually wring the moisture from the squash. Based on other reviews, I added an extra egg, more pepper, and some garlic powder. The taste was good and a different way to use up abundant squash:) The cakes were rather delicate and had to be handled with care, so as not to break completely apart. I actually scooped them out of the oil and put them in a casserole dish in a hot oven to crisp up. It worked out pretty well.
Delicious and Easy
07/15/2008 at 08:38pm
User: ilene from wichita, KS User Rating:
These cakes are very tasty and easy to prepare. You must get most of the moisture out however. My family loved them.
Excellent but have suggestions
06/04/2008 at 08:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After reading the reviews on the sogginess some were experiencing, I spread the zucchini over many layers of paper towels and then wrapped it in a dish cloth to remove the excess water. It helped tremendously! I would also suggest slowly adding the butter. I don?t think you need to add all the butter since it might put back in too much mushiness and then you?ll have to adjust by adding more breadcrumbs. Otherwise, this is delicious!!!
sucked
03/18/2008 at 06:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was terrible to cook, once i got it in the skillet nothing would brown or anything. each one fell apart.
Wonderful
03/09/2008 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these vegetable cakes for dinner last night. I drain all of the water from the vegetables just liket he recipe stated to do. But I altered a few things, I added garlic powder, onion powder, parsley and orgeno instead of the italian seasoning as the recipe called for. I fried them in two parts olive oil and one part butter. They were crisp on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. Thank you Paula another great recipe idea.
S & Z cake review
03/04/2008 at 08:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
we thought these were tasty but when we made them they kept falling apart in pan. we were very careful to squeeze all the water out of the zucchini and sqaush so don't really know why they were soggy.
Soggy but really tasty
02/20/2008 at 10:09pm
User: Rebecca from Austin, TX User Rating:
I tried to sop up the excess moisture from the squash & zucchini but they did keep formed in the hot oil. They fall apart and got very soggy. Other than that the flavor was delicious and I enjoy them.
Excellent
12/29/2007 at 10:04pm
User: lauren from Chagrin Falls, OH User Rating:
I have made this recipe twice now and both times it was a hit! The first time I made it for dinner and made the cakes big so everyone could eat one.
Great taste
10/13/2007 at 11:59am
User: Michelle from Elizabeth, PA User Rating:
I only had 2 zucchinis and one yellow squash so I cut all the other ingredients (except the egg) in half. As usual, I didn't read the whole recipe first so I mixed the melted butter in with everything else. When I realized what I had done, I just fried the cakes in olive oil. They held together beautifully and tasted great. My husband said "This recipe is difinitely a keeper!" Thanks, Paula
PASTA SIDE DISH
09/24/2007 at 04:57pm
User: MICHAEL from Wheeling, IL User Rating:
Easy to make. Next time I will put in strainer and squeeze more liquid out before cooking. They had a sweet taste which went well with a pasta main dish. I don't think you should expect them to be "stiff" after cooking, they will be limp. Remove carefully and you will like them.
Delicious and Easy!!
09/24/2007 at 08:01am
User: TIna from Calhoun, GA User Rating:
These were fabulous!!!! I loved them! The only modification I made was I added an additional egg because it seemed too dry but that was probably because my idea of a medium squash and Paula's idea of a medium squash are probably different. Thanks Paula!!! Yummmmmy!!!!
Great Taste
09/21/2007 at 07:25pm
User: Jessica from O'Fallon, IL User Rating:
This was wonderful. We only had zucchini but it was great. Everyone loved it. We melted some cheese to top it off! I'm going to use this same recipe and substitute with tuna next time.
Slightly modified for vegans
09/16/2007 at 07:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The first time I made this, I split it in half before adding egg and dairy. For the vegan half, I used egg & cheese substitute. I didn't have any italian seasoning so I minced fresh sage, basil, parsley and garlic. Both batches were fried using a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick pan. Everyone (husband, college kids and younger child) loved it. That never happens
Tweak it
08/21/2007 at 02:19pm
User: Lindsay from Shawnee, OK User Rating:
The flavor was excellent! But, I would suggest adding more breadcrumbs and egg for firmness. Some of them stayed together, but some fell apart. They are DELICIOUS, either way, but to serve them they need some extra umph.
Quick and tasty
08/09/2007 at 12:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy to make and yet so wonderful.
Completely Awesome!
07/23/2007 at 10:10am
User: Amy from virginia beach, VA User Rating:
These are so fresh and light and tasty. You can really taste the squashes but it doesn't taste like a "veggie patty" at all.
FABULOUS!
07/02/2007 at 08:58pm
User: Melissa from Athens, TN User Rating:
These were great! I've made them two nights in a row! YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE AND WRING ALL OF THE LIQUID FROM THE SHREDDED SQUASH AND ZUKES OR YOU WILL HAVE MUSH! I used my sald spinner and it worked great! I also omitted the italian seasoning (didn't have any) and used seasoned breadcrumbs and added 1/4 tsp garlic powder and some oregano. I halved the recipe and made them very flat and ended up with about 12 cakes both times. I used about 3 TBSP of butter to fry them (in two batches). Only about 1.5 points for you Weight Watchers fans. I am going to try freezing them. For a dipping sauce, try Bertolli five cheese spaghetti sauce. YUMMMMMYYYY!!!!
Disappointed
06/04/2007 at 03:10pm
User: Karen from Bedford, TX User Rating:
I don't know what I did wrong..but my cakes were mushy and would not fry up crisp unless they burned on the outside. The taste is out of this world, but for me these flopped.
Delicious
04/25/2007 at 06:44pm
User: Cynthia from Huntsville, AL User Rating:
Absolutely yummy!! I added the some of the butter to the mix to make it stick and a little corn meal to make them a thicker consistency. SOOO Yummie-Once again thanks Ms. Paula!
better than I expected...
04/17/2007 at 08:45pm
User: Megan from Toledo, OH User Rating:
I was hesitant, but these cakes are amazing. A crowd pleaser!
squash and zucchini cakes
04/16/2007 at 12:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
excellent!!!
pretty good
04/14/2007 at 09:42am
User: ANNALIE from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
we liked these pretty well so long as they are hot. They don't taste that great once they cool off.
Very Good
04/09/2007 at 03:54pm
User: Simone from greenlawn, NY User Rating:
I listened to all the reviews and took all your suggestions. Up the Egg quantity to 3, and make sure you wring out all water with paper towels from the zucchini first. (important!) If you make the patties too large, they tend to fall apart, and don't get cooked in the middle, so keep them small and flat. I also added extra cheese and these babies were delicious!!!
great recipe
04/07/2007 at 12:16am
User: Michelle from LIC, NY User Rating:
I believe we will love it. My mom used to make eggplants this way. But I will serve them with just some vinegar and soy source. Yummmmmmmm
Surprised at how goot the are!
04/03/2007 at 10:37am
User: Stacey from West Liberty, KY User Rating:
My husband really loved these, and asked me to make them again! Thanks Paula!
tasty
04/02/2007 at 08:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried these and they were pretty easy to make. I drained well and formed into thicker patties than recommended. Just to try, I baked some and they were alright. I also fried them and I did not cook them long enough. I cooked them according to the recipe, but it was not long enough. I will try and make again and definitely cook until they are nice and crispy.
Squash and Zucchini Cakes
04/01/2007 at 02:24pm
User: Albert from Avenel, NJ User Rating:
These cakes had excellent taste but stayed a little mooshey even with all the water squeezed out. I think they could have used another egg or two to hold them together better.
pretty good
04/01/2007 at 11:23am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
I salted the squash and let it sit for half an hour in a collander and really squeezed the heck out of it so I didn't have a problem with them falling apart. They were pretty bland on their own though. The success of this dish really depends on the quality of the dipping sauce you choose.
These were wonderful!
03/27/2007 at 03:54pm
User: Karen from Theodore, AL User Rating:
I made these exactly like the recipe except I used half olive oil and half butter to brown them. They turned out perfect. I made sure to squeeze all of the excess moisture out in a towel. I think this is an important step.
Love my squash
03/17/2007 at 01:14pm
User: Nancy from Hopewell, NJ User Rating:
Cooked up a big batch and they were delicious. This was super simple to do. These are also excellent warmed up the next day with almost any type of dipping sauce you have in the fridge.
Pretty good
03/15/2007 at 07:19pm
User: Jennifer from Enid, OK User Rating:
I made these for dinner and we really enjoyed them. A couple of observations... First I would have made them much thinner, second I used olive oil instead of butter and it worked great, third I needed a ton more breadcrumbs than the recipe called for. Overall I am very happy with this one and plan to make them again.
Squash and Zucchini Cakes
03/15/2007 at 02:19pm
User: Mike from Little Rock, AR User Rating:
As with most of Paula's fine recipes, I would suggest using olive oil in lieu of the large amounts of butter that often accompany her recipes. The cakes are excellent; be sure and dry well before preparation!
Fell Apart
03/12/2007 at 09:22pm
User: PAT from Bloomfield Hills, MI User Rating:
The flavor was good, but these cakes fell apart in the fry pan. I drained the squash mixture in a collander, squeezed it with my hands twice and used a towel........ I made the cakes. They held together until frying. In order to save them, I mixed them together like a "mash". Unfortunately, the mixture looked terrible so I couldn't serve it to my company. This is the first Paula recipe that didn't work for me??? What happened Paula? Where did I go wrong? Trier beware on this one.
Awesome squash cakes
03/12/2007 at 12:15pm
User: Amanda from Allentown, PA User Rating:
Very easy to make, outstanding dipping in ranch dressing! Wonderful appetizer or dinner!
wow
03/09/2007 at 04:19pm
User: BRENDA from jackson, MS User Rating:
a different way to have veggies
Mine were a flop.
03/06/2007 at 06:16pm
User: Beth from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
These had the flavor, but were a complete flop. I made mine quickly after shredding them and there was too much water in them I think after they sat a few minutes. Mush. Mush. Mush. Plenty of other great ways to make zuccini. My 7 year old still liked them, but she will eat just about anything:) I am a bit sad. This is the first Paula recipe I have rated less than a 5.
WOW
03/06/2007 at 03:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I dislike Zucchnini, but this... was exceptional
Delicious
03/04/2007 at 06:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good. I sqeezed the grated zucchini in a towel to remove ALL the moisture. They came out great. Served them with sour cream.... went great together.
easy cooking
03/04/2007 at 04:58pm
User: paul from hamden, CT User Rating:
great easy recipe
Soggy!
03/04/2007 at 02:54pm
User: Maggie from Worthington, OH User Rating:
I was so disappointed at how soggy these turned out. I drained any water as instructed and the inside of these cakes were mushy as well. Not a keeper recipe.
Great taste!
03/03/2007 at 10:16pm
User: Karen from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful, but my first attempt did not look as good as Paula's! My cakes fell apart, so I guess it just takes practice.
Saved me time on a favorite dish!!!
03/03/2007 at 06:08pm
User: Diane from N. Lawrence, OH User Rating:
My husband loves sliced fried zucchini and squash. It is great, but takes alot of time and mess!!! This is the best recipe I have had in a long time!! I can still be the apple in his eye and have time for myself!! Thanks Paula your the best!
June Bug from Palm Bay Florida
03/03/2007 at 12:19pm
User: June from palm bay, FL User Rating:
Paula you done it again. This recipe is a keeper. My family and friends loved it. It was so easy to make.