Fried Green Tomato Stacks Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomato Stacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatillos, husked; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 1 1/2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal; 4 large green tomatoes, cut into 18 (1/4-inch) slices; 1 cup buttermilk; Peanut oil; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, softened; 1/3 cup milk; 1 teaspoon sugar; Garnish: fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

3 tomatillos, husked
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 1/2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal
4 large green tomatoes, cut into 18 (1/4-inch) slices
1 cup buttermilk
Peanut oil
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish: fresh basil leaf

1
Bring tomatillos and water to cover to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain tomatillos, and cool.
2
Process tomatillos, bacon drippings, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and paprika in a food processor or blender until smooth; stir in basil. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3
Stir together cornmeal, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip tomato slices in buttermilk; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
4
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a skillet; heat to 375u00b0. Fry tomato slices, in batches, in hot oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side; drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Keep warm.
5
Combine cream cheese, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place 1 fried tomato slice on each of 6 salad plates; top each evenly with half of cream cheese mixture. Top each with 1 fried tomato slice and remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining 6 fried tomato slices; drizzle with tomatillo dressing.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatillos, husked, 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 garlic clove, pressed, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomato Stacks 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 Stacks

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