Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with the Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich. This mouthwatering creation features crispy, golden fried green tomatoes layered with smoky bacon, fresh lettuce, and a zesty homemade sauce, all nestled between slices of high-quality white bread. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners, this sandwich combines classic flavors with a unique twist that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and highly customizable, it’s an ideal dish for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Whether served as a hearty main course or sliced into appetizer portions, this delightful sandwich is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 firm green tomatoes
- 1 to 2 pounds thick-cut bacon
- High-quality white bread
- Lettuce
- Duke's mayonnaise
- Cornmeal
- Flour
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne spice
- Milk
- Egg
- Oil for frying
- Sugar
- Paprika
- Spicy brown mustard
- Pickle juice
- Grated horseradish
- Cajun or Creole spice mix
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Slice green tomatoes into even rounds.
- Set up a breading station: mix cornmeal, flour, and seasonings in one bowl; whisk milk and egg in another.
- Dip tomato slices in egg mixture then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry breaded tomatoes until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread and layer with lettuce, bacon, and fried tomatoes before assembling the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 35mg