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FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLTS

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You might call this Southern-inspired sandwich comfort food with a twist. The chipotle mayonnaise adds a delicious kick, while the peppered bacon really punches up the flavor. -Neilla Roe, kingston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package thick-sliced peppered bacon strips (24 ounces)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
4-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
8 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Oil for deep-fat frying
16 slices Texas toast
1/2 cup reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise
8 Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a small shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, pepper and salt. Place buttermilk and flour mixture in shallow bowl. Dip tomatoes in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few slices at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Serve tomatoes on Texas toast with mayonnaise, bacon and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 1519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL "BLTS"

Fried Green Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil

Categories Sandwich Cheese Herb Pork Tomato Quick & Easy Fall Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds green tomatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked until crisp, reserving 1/3 cup drippings, and drained on paper towels
8 large slices firm white sandwich bread
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
24 fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
In a small bowl coat 4 tomato slices evenly with cornmeal and season with salt. In a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet heat 1/4 cup reserved bacon drippings over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook tomatoes until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes, transferring them as cooked to paper towels to drain. Coat and cook remaining tomatoes in same manner, using additional drippings if necessary.
On a baking sheet broil one side of bread slices about 3 inches from heat until golden. Make sandwiches by layering, on untoasted sides of bread, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and bacon. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted sides up.

Tips:

Choose firm, ripe green tomatoes for frying.
Slice the tomatoes about 1/2-inch thick.
Dredge the tomato slices in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
Fry the tomato slices in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Drain the tomato slices on paper towels before assembling the BLTs.
Use thick-cut bacon for the BLTs.
Cook the bacon until crispy.
Toast the bread slices before assembling the BLTs.
Add a layer of mayonnaise to the bread slices before adding the tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce.
Serve the BLTs immediately.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomato BLTs are a delicious and easy-to-make summer meal. They're perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy green tomatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!