Description
Indulge in the delightful Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme, a tantalizing twist on the classic BLT. This sandwich features crispy fried green tomatoes paired with savory bacon and fresh greens, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s an excellent choice for picnics, gatherings, or a cozy meal at home. With its crunchy exterior and tangy accents from zesty sauces, this sandwich ensures a memorable dining experience that will satisfy your cravings.
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
- Lettuce
- High-quality white bread (12 slices)
- Duke's mayonnaise (for sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare by washing and slicing green tomatoes into ½ inch thick rounds. Cook bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne spice, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk milk and egg together.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the milk mixture followed by the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry tomato slices in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble sandwiches: spread mayonnaise on bread slices and layer with lettuce, bacon, fried tomatoes, and any additional toppings before closing with another slice of bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg