Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich! This delightful twist on the classic combines crispy fried green tomatoes with savory bacon, fresh lettuce, and a zesty sauce that brings an explosion of flavors to every bite. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or a casual dinner, this sandwich is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its unique combination of textures—from the crunch of the fried tomatoes to the creaminess of the sauce—this easy-to-make dish will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Green tomatoes
- High-quality white bread
- Lettuce
- Mayonnaise
- Spicy brown mustard
- Cornmeal
- Flour
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Cayenne spice
- Sugar
- Milk
- Egg
- Oil for frying
- Pickle juice
- Grated horseradish
- Paprika
- Cajun or creole spice mix
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy.
- Slice green tomatoes and wash lettuce.
- In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne spice, and sugar; in another bowl whisk milk and egg.
- Dip tomato slices in the milk mixture, then coat with the breading mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet; fry coated tomato slices until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, horseradish, paprika, cajun spice, and hot sauce for the spread.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spread sauce on bread slices; layer with bacon, fried tomatoes, and lettuce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg