Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme
Experience the ultimate flavor fusion with the Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich – Alrightwithme. This delightful take on the traditional BLT brings together crispy fried green tomatoes and savory turkey bacon, creating a mouthwatering sandwich that’s perfect for any occasion. With a blend of textures and bold flavors, this sandwich is sure to impress both casual diners and culinary enthusiasts alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 pounds of thick-cut turkey bacon
- 3 green tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- Lettuce
- 12 slices of white bread
- 1/2 cup Duke's mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grated horseradish
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cajun or creole spice mix
- 4 dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by gathering everything in one place.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, cayenne spice, sugar, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the egg and mix it with milk.
- Dip each green tomato slice into the egg mixture followed by the dry batter mix until well coated.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated tomato slices for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Assemble your sandwich by spreading mayonnaise on one slice of bread, layering with lettuce, fried green tomatoes, and turkey bacon. Top with spicy mustard mixture and another slice of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg