Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium green tomatoes, cut into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 1 pound); 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 4 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 5 tablespoons light mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 6 (1 1/2-ounce) slices white bread, toasted; 6 Bibb lettuce leaves; 9 bacon slices, cooked and cut in half; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 medium green tomatoes, cut into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
6 (1 1/2-ounce) slices white bread, toasted
6 Bibb lettuce leaves
9 bacon slices, cooked and cut in half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Place tomato slices in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Combine milk and egg whites, stirring with a whisk. Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk. Dip each tomato slice in milk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture. Return tomato slices, one at a time, to milk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of tomato slices; cook 4 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and tomato slices.
3
Combine mayonnaise, juice, and hot sauce, stirring with a whisk. Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture onto each bread slice; top with 1 lettuce leaf, 3 bacon pieces, and 2 tomato slices. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 teaspoon chives. Serve immediately.

1666

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

101

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium green tomatoes, cut into 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 1 pound), 2 tablespoons fat-free milk, 4 large egg whites, lightly beaten, 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches 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.

Open-Faced Bacon, Lettuce, And Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches

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