Bacon, Lettuce And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches Recipe Recipe

Name: Bacon, Lettuce And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 x thick smoked bacon slices; 4 med green tomatoes - (to large); 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 4 Tbsp. butter - (to 6); 8 slc sourdough bread Mayonnaise as needed; 4 x thin red onion slices; 4 x iceberg lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

12 x thick smoked bacon slices
4 med green tomatoes - (to large)
3/4 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. butter - (to 6)
8 slc sourdough bread Mayonnaise as needed
4 x thin red onion slices
4 x iceberg lettuce leaves

1
Fry the bacon in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat till crisp, 5 to 6 min.
2
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3
Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet, but throw away any large bits of bacon which might burn.
4
Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes 1/3- to 1/2-inch thick.
5
Mix the cornmeal, salt, pepper, cayenne and sugar together in a pie plate.
6
Dredge the tomatoes in the mix.
7
Add in 4 Tbsp.
8
of butter to the reserved bacon grease and heat over medium heat.
9
If you prefer not to use the bacon grease, wipe the pan clean and add in a little more butter, about 2 Tbsp..
10
When the foam from the melting butter has subsided, add in the tomato slices and cook till golden brown, 3 to 4 min.
11
Carefully turn the tomatoes with a spatula and cook for 3 to 4 min more.
12
Toast the bread slices till golden brown.
13
To assemble the sandwiches, spread the bread with mayonnaise to taste.
14
Arrange the tomatoes on half of the bread slices, then place the bacon on top, followed by the onion slices - one per sandwich - and the lettuce.
15
Place the remaining bread on top of each sandwich and slice in half.
16
Secure the layers with a toothpick.
17
This recipe yields 4 servings.

3210

kcal

Calories

288

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 x thick smoked bacon slices, 4 med green tomatoes - (to large), 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal, 2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Lettuce And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon, Lettuce And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches Recipe

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