Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
Indulge in the unforgettable Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich, where crispy fried green tomatoes meet savory bacon and zesty sauces for a flavor-packed experience. This delightful twist on the classic BLT is perfect for casual lunches, picnics, or dinner parties. With a satisfying crunch and fresh ingredients, this sandwich is sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or a unique meal idea, this delicious creation will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 pounds thick-cut bacon
- 3 green tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup oil (for frying)
- Lettuce
- High-quality white bread (12 slices)
- Duke's mayonnaise
- Spicy brown mustard
Instructions
- Whisk milk and egg in one bowl; combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne spice, and sugar in another.
- Dip tomato slices in the egg mixture and coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan; fry coated tomato slices until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on bread, layering lettuce, bacon, fried tomatoes, and mustard mix before topping with remaining bread slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg