How to Make Southern Summer Squash Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer squash is a staple in southern cooking, and for good reason. It's readily available, affordable, and incredibly versatile. One of the best ways to enjoy this vegetable is by making southern summer squash pudding. This dish is a delicious and comforting side that can be served alongside a variety of main courses. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and hint of sweetness, it's no wonder that southern summer squash pudding is a favorite in many households.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups peeled, seeded, and diced yellow squash
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 cup self-rising flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add squash, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Transfer squash to a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine sugar, milk, egg, butter, and lemon extract in a large bowl. Gradually sift flour into milk mixture. Fold mashed squash into milk mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until air bubbles form on the surface and pudding is golden brown, about 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator until firm; cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 78mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg