Fried Green Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for deep frying; 8 slices bacon; 1 green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 eggs; 4 slices provolone; Mayonnaise, for spreading; 4 seeded hamburger buns, buttered and toasted; Iceberg lettuce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for deep frying
8 slices bacon
1 green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs
4 slices provolone
Mayonnaise, for spreading
4 seeded hamburger buns, buttered and toasted
Iceberg lettuce, for serving

1
Preheat a deep fryer with canola oil to 375 degrees F. You can also use a cast-iron skillet filled halfway with canola oil.
2
In a skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes.
3
In a shallow dish, add the flour and season with some salt and pepper.
4
In a second shallow dish, add the eggs and lightly beat.
5
Dredge the tomato slices in the flour then in the eggs and again in the flour.
6
Fry the battered green tomato slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add a tablespoon of the canola oil.
8
Add the fried green tomatoes to the skillet, stacked 2 high.
9
Cover the stack with 2 pieces of the cheese and let melt, about a minute.
10
Repeat with the remaining stacks of tomatoes and cheese, adding another tablespoon of oil halfway through.
11
Spread some mayonnaise onto both sides of a bun and layer with a stack of fried green tomatoes covered with melted cheese, 2 slices of crispy bacon, lettuce and top with top of the bun.
12
Repeat for the remaining buns and tomato stacks, and then serve hot.

1329

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for deep frying, 8 slices bacon, 1 green tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomato Sandwich 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 Sandwich

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