Crookneck Squash Frittata Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Put the squash in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times with a knife to vent; microwave until tender, 8 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Whisk the eggs and 1/4 cup water in another large bowl until frothy.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring, until it just starts browning, 3 minutes. Add the squash, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pepper is tender and the squash starts browning, 5 minutes. Stir in the scallions and cook 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the eggs using a slotted spoon; stir.
• Wipe out the skillet. Coat the bottom with 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and spread in an even layer. Cook until the edges are golden, 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until just set in the center, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Loosen the edge of the frittata and unmold onto a plate; cut into wedges. Serve with the salad.

SKILLET CROOKNECK SQUASH AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add squash, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 more minutes.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

CROOKNECK SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Sauté the onion in butter until almost translucent. Add the squash and cook until tender. Add one half of a bag of frozen corn. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook to desired doneness.

YELLOW SQUASH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Slice squash into equal sized rounds. You can cut a bigger squash in half instead of using the small ones, if you want to.
• Saute squash in butter until tender-crisp.
• Beat eggs with the grated cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over squash.
• Cook until eggs are cooked and puffy.

PAN-FRIED CROOKNECK SQUASH

Steps:

• Add enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet. Heat over medium to medium-high heat.
• Slice squash. Sprinkle slices with salt, then roll in cornmeal to coat.
• Add all squash slices to the hot oil and allow to fry for 5 minutes without turning. Turn and continue to fry, flipping every so often, until crispy and golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 more minutes. Serve immediately.