Today, I’m excited to share a delicious recipe for a Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich. This delightful twist on the classic BLT features crispy fried green tomatoes that add a unique flavor and texture to the sandwich. Perfect for a summer picnic or a cozy lunch at home, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
Imagine biting into a sandwich stacked high with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and the star of the show—fried green tomatoes. The combination of flavors and textures makes this sandwich absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 2 large green tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (toasted)
- 4 leaves of romaine lettuce
- Mayonnaise, to taste
Instructions
- Start by frying the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it’s crispy. Once done, remove it from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- While the bacon is cooking, prepare the green tomatoes. Dip each slice into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- In a shallow dish, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika together. Dredge the buttermilk-coated tomato slices in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- In the same skillet with the bacon grease, fry the battered tomato slices over medium heat until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Make sure to place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on a slice of toasted bread.
- Layer with lettuce, followed by the crispy bacon and fried green tomatoes. Top with another slice of toasted bread, and repeat the process for the second sandwich.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with a side of your favorite chips or a fresh salad.
This Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich is the perfect blend of savory, crunchy, and fresh flavors. Enjoy it at any time of the day!