Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with the Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme. This innovative twist on the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich features crispy fried green tomatoes that deliver a unique tang and crunch. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or a satisfying lunch, this sandwich delivers a symphony of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple steps, you can create this mouthwatering dish that is as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 pounds thick-cut bacon
- 3 green tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Lettuce
- High-quality white bread
- Duke’s mayonnaise (for sauce)
Instructions
- Slice green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne spice, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- Dip each tomato slice into the wet mixture, then coat with the dry mixture. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry breaded tomato slices until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each). Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on bread, layer with lettuce, bacon, fried tomatoes, and any additional sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (225g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg