Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich
A delightful sandwich featuring crispy fried green tomatoes, bacon, and fresh lettuce, all slathered with creamy mayonnaise—a perfect summer treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 green tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked
- Lettuce leaves
- Mayonnaise
- 2 slices bread (your choice)
Instructions
- Prep the green tomatoes by dipping the slices in a bowl of buttermilk, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Coat with cornmeal mixture by combining cornmeal with salt and pepper, then dredge the buttermilk-coated slices until fully coated.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Toast two slices of your choice of bread until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayonnaise on the toasted bread, layering lettuce, bacon, and fried tomatoes, then top with the second slice of bread, mayo side down.
- Serve immediately, slicing the sandwich in half to enjoy while warm.
Notes
For maximum crunch, serve the sandwich freshly assembled. If you have leftovers, store fried tomatoes separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg