**Fried Green Tomato Lasagna: A Southern Classic with a Twist**
Fried green tomato lasagna is a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of lasagna with the unique taste of fried green tomatoes. This Southern-inspired dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta cheese, flavorful tomato sauce, and crispy fried green tomatoes. The result is a hearty and satisfying casserole that is perfect for a comforting meal. This article provides two variations of fried green tomato lasagna: a traditional version made with a homemade tomato sauce and a simplified version using store-bought marinara sauce. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and memorable dish. Whether you're a fan of traditional lasagna or looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fried green tomatoes, this article has the perfect recipe for you.
GREEN TOMATO LASAGNA
Bubbly with cheese and warm from the oven, this may become a family favorite! A great way to use green tomatoes. You may use the tomato sauce recipe provided or use your own or storebought. Feel free to add onion, garlic, peppers, etc. to get more veggies in. Adapted from Country Living magazine(August 1995).
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Prepare tomato sauce, set aside.
- In a small bowl combine milk, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Place the flour in a pie plate or shallow bowl. and bread crumbs in another pie plate.
- Dip tomato slices in flour; then dip the floured slices in the milk/egg mixture and immediately into the bread crumbs to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil. Fry the tomato slices in hot oil until browned; drain on paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, the remaining egg, the remaining 1/4 teaspoons slat, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
- Heat oven to 350*F.
- In a 9" square baking pan, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce to coat bottom.
- Place one third of lasagna noodles, side by side, in a single layer over sauce to cover bottom of pan.
- Place half of fried tomatoes in a single layer over noodles; cover with a layer of sauce.
- Top sauce with another layer of noodles then evenly spread the cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Top cheese layer with remaining noodles and remaining fried tomatoes.
- Spoon remaining sauce over tomatoes and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking pan on a cookie sheet. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly.
- Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 108.3, Sodium 1341.1, Carbohydrate 111.9, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 13.8, Protein 40.2
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Slice 2 green tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Whisk 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and cayenne in a dish. Whisk 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon milk in another dish. Put 1 1/2 cups panko in a third dish. Dredge each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then panko. Fry in 1/2 inch 350 degrees F vegetable oil, turning, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
"EACH TIME I fix these tomatoes, it takes me back to the Ohio farm where I grew up. I savor the taste of this delicately sauteed vegetable, with its crisp crust, moistened slightly with the pan gravy. Mom could do these to perfection! Maybe that's why this dish is my favorite part of this memorable meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield about 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine sugar and flour; place on a shallow plate. Dip both sides of each tomato slice into the mixture. Combine the egg and milk. Dip each tomato slice; then dip into the bread crumbs. In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high. Fry tomatoes until brown on both sides but firm enough to hold their shape.
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OLD-FASHIONED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
When I was growing up, these were a summertime favorite with my family. Back then, we just dipped the tomato slices in flour and fried them in butter.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Coat tomato slices with flour mixture. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Fry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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FRIED LASAGNA
One of my favorite dishes at Olive Garden is their fried lasagna. On a whim, I tried to recreate it at home. After a few tries, I think I got it pretty close to the original. -Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 1-1/4 cups Italian cheese blend, mozzarella, 2 eggs and 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Drain noodles. If desired, cut off ribboned edges (discard or save for another use). Spread about 1/4 cup filling on each noodle. Starting with a short side, fold each in thirds. Place all on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down. Freeze just until firm, about 1 hour., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, 2/3 cup Italian cheese blend and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Place remaining 4 eggs in separate shallow bowl. Dip lasagna bundles into eggs, then into crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Fry bundles in batches until golden brown, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara, Alfredo, the remaining Italian cheese blend and, if desired, additional Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 876 calories, Fat 54g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CONTEST-WINNING FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. -Ingrid Parker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. , Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
"My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it," says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. "It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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AIR FRYER FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Fried green tomatoes are about as southern as you can get, comfort food at its best. An air fryer will allow you to put a healthier, but still totally delicious, version on the table.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station in 3 shallow dishes: pour flour into the first dish; stir together buttermilk and eggs in the second dish; and mix breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika together in the third dish.
- Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip tomatoes into the egg mixture, and then into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the fryer basket with olive oil. Place breaded tomato slices in the fryer basket, making sure they do not touch each other; cook in batches if necessary. Brush the tops of tomatoes with olive oil.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then flip the tomatoes and brush again with olive oil. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined rack to keep crisp. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 165.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.
Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes Fried Green Tomato Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes evenly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from falling apart.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tomatoes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
- Cook the tomatoes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. This will give them a delicious flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality cheese for the lasagna. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. This will make it dry and tough.
Conclusion:
Fried green tomato lasagna is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. It is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from your garden, and it is also a vegetarian dish that is packed with flavor. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give fried green tomato lasagna a try!
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