Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 4 cups shredded butternut squash (roughly 1 small butternut squash)
- 1 ½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Dry Ingredients & Seasonings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons mixed herbs (such as sage, thyme, rosemary)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- Oil (about ¼ inch depth for frying, quantity as needed; typically ½ cup to ¾ cup vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butternut Squash: Peel the butternut squash and shred it finely. You can use a box grater or a food processor fitted with a shredding blade for faster results.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine shredded butternut squash, shredded Gruyere cheese, flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, mixed herbs, eggs, finely chopped red onion, and ricotta cheese. Stir well until fully mixed; the batter should be thick.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and pour in enough oil to cover the bottom by about ¼ inch. Heat the oil until shimmering but not smoking.
- Form and Fry Fritters: Scoop approximately ¼ cup of batter per fritter, shaping them into small patties or simply dropping spoonfuls into the hot oil.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry the fritters for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown outside and cooked through inside.
- Serve: Remove fritters from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh herbs before serving warm.
Notes
- For easier shredding of the butternut squash, use a food processor with a shredding attachment.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent fritters from absorbing too much oil.
- Mix herbs can be adjusted according to your preference, fresh or dried both work well.
- To keep fritters warm while frying batches, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F).
- These fritters pair well with sour cream, yogurt dips, or a fresh herb sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
