Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich with Beef Delight
Experience a delightful twist on the classic BLT with this Crunchy Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, featuring crispy fried green tomatoes and savory beef bacon. Perfect for lunch or a summer picnic, this sandwich is sure to impress with its burst of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Firm green tomatoes
- Beef bacon
- Thick-cut bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- Crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce
- Mayonnaise
- Flour
- Cornmeal
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan option)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into about 1/4-inch thick rounds. Lay them out on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- In one shallow dish, combine flour with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a second dish, whisk together an egg (or a flaxseed egg for a vegan option) with a splash of water. In a third dish, mix cornmeal with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the egg wash, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet or a separate one, cook the beef bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Toast your bread slices lightly. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on one side of each slice. Layer on the lettuce, followed by the fried green tomatoes, crispy bacon, and top with another slice of bread, mayo side down.
- Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the tomatoes. You can also experiment with spices like smoked paprika or garlic powder for added flavor.