Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme
Experience a flavor-packed delight with the Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme. This sandwich features crispy fried green tomatoes layered with savory turkey bacon and a zesty homemade sauce, all sandwiched between two slices of high-quality bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings, this dish brings together unique textures and flavors that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. With its easy preparation and customizable options, you can create a delightful meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 green tomatoes
- Thick-cut turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Lettuce
- 12 pieces of high-quality white bread
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grated horseradish
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun or creole spice mix
- 4 dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Slice green tomatoes into thick rounds and cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Set up a breading station: whisk together milk and egg in one bowl; mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne spice, and sugar in another.
- Dip tomato slices in the egg mixture, then coat them in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry coated tomatoes until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwich: spread sauce on bread, layer with lettuce, turkey bacon, and fried tomatoes. Top with another slice of bread.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg