Pimiento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

Name: Pimiento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pimento cheese; ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped; ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; salt; fried green tomato; 2 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 in thick; salt and pepper; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs or 2 cups breadcrumbs; vegetable oil, for frying; 4 ciabatta rolls, split; 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp

Servings: persons

pimento cheese
¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt
fried green tomato
2 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 in thick
salt and pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups panko breadcrumbs or 2 cups breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for frying
4 ciabatta rolls, split
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp

1
Mix the Pimiento Cheese ingredients together well and set aside.
2
Pat tomato slices dry.
3
Beat eggs and hot pepper sauce in bowl.
4
Mix flour with garlic powder and paprika in a shallow bowl.
5
Put panko or breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
6
Heat oil in a frying pan.
7
Dip each tomato slice first in flour, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs and fry.
8
Set aside on a paper-towel lined plate.
9
Spread pimiento cheese on cut sides of rolls.
10
Place cheese-side-up on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is hot and bubbly.
11
Place tomato slices and two slices bacon between halves of each roll.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pimento cheese, ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Pimiento Cheese and 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!