Description
Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich is a Southern-inspired classic layered with crispy fried green tomatoes, smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, and a creamy spread on toasted bread. This satisfying sandwich delivers the perfect combination of crunch, freshness, and savory flavor for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
- 2 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices thick-cut bread, toasted
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 leaves romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the breading: Place flour in one shallow bowl. Whisk eggs with milk in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the tomatoes: Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the tomatoes: Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the tomato slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the spread: Mix mayonnaise with Dijon mustard if using. Toast the bread until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread the mayonnaise mixture on both slices of toasted bread.
- Layer the ingredients: Add lettuce, crispy bacon, fried green tomatoes, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Serve: Top with the remaining bread slice, slice in half, and serve immediately while the tomatoes are still crispy.
Notes
Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best texture. For extra flavor, add sliced avocado, pimento cheese, or a drizzle of hot honey. Serve with fries, chips, or coleslaw for a complete Southern-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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