Description
The Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich is a delightful twist on the classic BLT that combines crispy fried green tomatoes, thick-cut bacon, and fresh lettuce, all layered between slices of high-quality bread. This mouthwatering sandwich bursts with flavor and texture, making it perfect for brunch, picnics, or casual dinners. With its satisfying crunch and savory elements, it’s bound to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare, this recipe is accessible for cooks of all skill levels and can be customized to suit individual tastes.
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
- 12 pieces of quality white bread
- Duke’s mayonnaise
- spicy brown mustard
- various spices for sauce
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy; set aside.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and sugar in one bowl; whisk milk and egg in another.
- Dip tomato slices in the milk mixture then coat them in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; fry the coated tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
- Assemble the sandwich with sauce spread on bread followed by lettuce, bacon slices, and fried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg