Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
Enjoy a tasty treat that combines crispy fried green tomatoes, savory bacon, fresh lettuce, and your choice of bread. A delightful twist on the classic BLT!
Ingredients
For the Fried Green Tomatoes
- 2 medium Green tomatoes Sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 cup Buttermilk For soaking the tomatoes
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- Oil for frying Oil for frying Enough to cover the bottom of the skillet
For the Sandwich
- 4 slices Bread Your choice of bread
- 4 slices Bacon Cooked until crispy
- 1 cup Lettuce Fresh
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Soak the sliced tomatoes in buttermilk for about 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each soaked tomato slice in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring each slice is well coated.
- Fry the coated tomatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
- While the tomatoes are frying, cook the bacon in another pan until crispy.
- Toast the bread until golden and slightly crunchy.
Assembly
- Assemble the sandwich by layering one slice of bread with the fried green tomatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh lettuce.
- Top it off with another slice of bread.
- Cut the sandwich in half and serve hot.
Notes
Fried tomatoes are best eaten fresh but can last up to 2 days in the fridge. Use gluten-free ingredients to make this sandwich gluten-free.