Fried Green Tomato BLT Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomato BLT
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water; ½ cup yellow cornmeal; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb green tomatoes or 1 lb medium tomatillos, cut into 1/2 inch slices; canola oil, for frying; 8 slices whole wheat bread (thick sliced) or 8 slices multi-grain bread, toasted (thick sliced); mayonnaise; arugula

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
½ cup yellow cornmeal
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb green tomatoes or 1 lb medium tomatillos, cut into 1/2 inch slices
canola oil, for frying
8 slices whole wheat bread (thick sliced) or 8 slices multi-grain bread, toasted (thick sliced)
mayonnaise
arugula

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Arrange bacon on baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes; cut in half and drain on paper toweling.
3
Arrange flour, egg, and cornmeal in three shallow bowls to form an assembly line; season cornmeal generously with salt and pepper.
4
Dredge tomato slices in flour, egg, and cornmeal, pressing to adhere.
5
Transfer to a wax paper line platter.
6
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat.
7
Cook tomatoes, in batches if necessary, until golden and crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes total; drain on paper toweling.
8
On a work surface, arrange 4 pieces of toast.
9
Spread each with mayonnaise.
10
Layer on fried tomatoes, bacon, and arugula.
11
Top with remaining toast and cut in half.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, ½ cup yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomato BLT 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.

Fried Green Tomato BLT

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