Open-faced Fried Green Tomato Smoked Cheddar Sandwich

1. 1

   Slice tomatoes into 1/4 slices.

2. 2

   Salt both sides and let them sit for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Then rinse and drain the moisture off of the tomatoes and pat dry.

4. 4

   Put the milk into a shallow bowl and put the dry onion ring batter mix in another bowl.

5. 5

   Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Dip the tomato slices in milk then in dry batter mix.

7. 7

   Once oil is hot, put the tomatoes into the skillet.

8. 8

   Fry the tomatoes until the bottom side is golden brown, then turn them over and fry the other side.

9. 9

   Remove tomatoes from the skillet.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of margarine on each side of each slice of bread.

12. 12

    Grill bread slices in a skillet over medium-high until browned on each side.

13. 13

    Remove bread from the skillet and spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.

14. 14

    Top each slice with 1/4 of the fried tomatoes.

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    Top each slice with 1 1/2 slices of the cheese.

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    Put the sandwiches on a baking tray.

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    Put the tray under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese has melted.

18. 18

    Cut each slice in half if desired.

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    TIP: I used the toaster oven to broil to help keep the heat in the kitchen down and save electricity.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.