Best 8 Fried Green Tomato Mozzarella And Basil Blts Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is the Fried Green Tomato BLT with Mozzarella and Basil. This delectable dish is a delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, featuring perfectly crispy fried green tomatoes that add a tangy and slightly sweet dimension to the combination. The creamy mozzarella cheese melts harmoniously with the juicy tomatoes, while the fresh basil adds a touch of aromatic herbal essence. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Alongside the featured Fried Green Tomato BLT, this article also offers a collection of other delectable recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Embark on a culinary adventure with the classic Southern Fried Green Tomatoes, where perfectly ripe green tomatoes are coated in a crispy breading and fried to perfection.

For a refreshing treat, dive into the world of Pickled Green Tomatoes, where tangy and flavorful green tomatoes are preserved in a sweet and savory brine. And if you're looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer, the Green Tomato Salsa is a must-try, combining the tang of green tomatoes with the zest of fresh cilantro and jalapenos. With a variety of recipes to choose from, this article promises a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN TOMATO BLT



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I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a special summer sandwich to show them off. -Hillian Holmgren, Del Rio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium green tomatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
2 onion rolls, split
4 cooked bacon strips
2 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cut each tomato into 4 slices. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornmeal and salt. Pour milk into a separate shallow bowl. Dip tomato slices in milk, then in flour mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tomato slices; cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side., Mix salad dressing, green onions and dill. Layer roll bottoms with bacon, lettuce and tomato slices. Spoon dressing mixture over tomatoes; add roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 37g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 1329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO PARMESAN



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Rather than the traditional eggplant Parmesan, I found that using fried green tomatoes gives a better flavor and texture!

Provided by bertholf

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
10 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange on baking sheets in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Pour 3 cups spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of tomato slices. Layer half of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Repeat layers with remaining spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle basil on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1675.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

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

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 BLT



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
4 lemons, juiced
1 cup prepared horseradish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
3 cups buttermilk
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 tablespoon cracked pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1 quart vegetable oil
1 green tomato, sliced into 3 thick slices
2 (1/2-inch) slices pain de mie bread
1/4 cup softened butter
1 Roma tomato, sliced into 4 thick slices
4 (1/4-inch thick) slices bacon, cooked until crispy
1/4 cup arugula

Steps:

  • The month of August as a kid meant three things to me: my summer vacation was about to come to a halt, my birthday was only a month away, and my family would venture out to North Carolina to visit my grandparents on their farm. Whenever we would get to the farm in the mid-afternoon my grandmother would have a platter of deviled eggs, pimento cheese with soda crackers, and BLT's with the summer's best tomatoes on the simple sandwich. Since those days past, the simple BLT sandwich has always been a source of comfort to me. When I had the opportunity to run a kitchen and bring out these same memories of comfort through food to my guests, but with a twist, I couldn't pass it up. This is where the Green Tomato BLT came from.
  • For the remoulade: Whisk the shallots, garlic, mustard, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, horseradish, and salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the celery, parsley, and scallion. Reserve 1 tablespoon for the sandwich, and store the rest in the refrigerator for later use.
  • For the fried tomatoes: Combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Combine the flour with the Creole seasoning and garlic powder in another bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a 7-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches approximately 150 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  • Dredge the green tomato slices in the flour mix, then the egg wash, and then the flour mix again and set aside.
  • Once the oil is at the correct temperature, slowly place the green tomato slices in the oil. (Make sure the oil is no higher than half way up your pan.) Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Once golden on both sides, lift the tomatoes out and place on a plate that has been lined with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble: Place the butter in a pan and melt over medium-high heat. Toast both sides of the bread.
  • Slather both sides of the bread with reserved remoulade. Then layer with fried green tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, bacon, and arugula and top with the remaining slice of bread.
  • Slice in half and enjoy.

BLFGT SANDWICH



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 big sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 quart neutral oil, for frying
2 large green tomatoes, sliced thickly to get 8 slices
1 cup (135 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons (20 grams) cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Couple turns of black pepper
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups (120 grams) panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3/4 cup (180 grams) buttermilk
1/2 cup (120 grams) mayo
1/4 cup chopped tender herbs such as dill, parsley, chives and basil in any combination, but be sure to include some basil
Squeeze of lemon
8 slices of Sourdough or other sturdy/crusty bread
12 slices of thick cut bacon
Red leaf lettuce (or romaine or boston)

Steps:

  • Heat neutral oil in a shallow, heavy-bottom fry pan to 360 degrees F.
  • Season both sides of the tomato slices with salt and set them aside on a paper towel lined plate to absorb some of the moisture.
  • Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow baking dish. In a separate, baking dish, whisk together the cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, a pinch of salt, a few turns of black pepper, and remaining 1/2 cup flour. Then add the egg and the buttermilk and whisk to combine. In a third baking dish, combine the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper.
  • Coat the tomato slices first in the plain flour. Then dip them in the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off. Finally, coat them in the breadcrumbs. Fry the battered and breaded tomatoes for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a spatula or slotted spoon to transfer them to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Season them with salt and reserve.
  • Fry bacon on a griddle until crisp and to desired doneness. Remove from the griddle onto a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. In the same griddle with the bacon fat, toast bread, flipping it over a few times to evenly distribute the bacon fat. Toast until crispy and golden brown.
  • To make the schmear, combine mayo, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and whisk to combine. (This can be done in advance).
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of mayo on each slice of bread. Top each side with 3 slices bacon, 2 slices tomato, 2 lettuce leaves, and other slice of bread. Slice in half and enjoy right away or wrap up for later. If wrapping, make sure the sandwich is cool before wrapping it up so it doesn't get soggy.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO "BLT"



Fried Green Tomato

Categories     Leafy Green     Pork     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Basil     Summer     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
18 1/8-inch-thick slices pancetta*
18 1/4-inch-thick slices green tomatoes (about 6 tomatoes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup olive oil
6 1/4-inch-thick slices red tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
6 1/4-inch-thick slices yellow tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced arugula

Steps:

  • Puree basil, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl; mix in remaining 1 cup mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange pancetta in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Cook until pancetta is just crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F.
  • Sprinkle all green tomato slices with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in shallow bowl. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour with cornmeal in another shallow bowl to blend. Working with 1 green tomato slice at a time, coat with flour, then egg, then flour-cornmeal mixture. Transfer to baking sheet. Line second baking sheet with paper towels. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry green tomatoes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven.
  • Sprinkle red and yellow tomatoes with salt and pepper. Place 1 fried green tomato slice on each of 6 plates. Spread each with 1 teaspoon basil mayonnaise, then top with 2 tablespoons arugula, 1 slice pancetta, 1 slice red tomato, another fried green tomato, 1 slice yellow tomato, pancetta, and another 2 tablespoons arugula. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise over arugula, then top with remaining fried green tomatoes. Spoon 1 teaspoon mayonnaise atop green tomato. Finish with remaining pancetta and serve.
  • *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty food stores and supermarkets.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO BLT WITH SWEET BASIL MAYO



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Make and share this Fried Green Tomato BLT With Sweet Basil Mayo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
16 slices pancetta (1/8-inch thick)
8 slices country sandwich bread
1 cup loosely packed arugula
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup rice flour, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cornmeal
kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
8 slices green tomatoes, 3/4 to 1-inch thick (about 2 medium green tomatoes)
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the mayo:.
  • In a food processor, puree the basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the sandwich:.
  • Place the pancetta slices in a large nonstick saute pan set over medium heat and saute on both sides until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate until ready to assemble the sandwich.
  • For the tomatoes:.
  • In a large shallow dish, add 1/4 cup flour. In a separate baking dish, beat the egg, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda. In a separate large shallow dish, add the remaining 3/4 cup flour, cornmeal, salt and cayenne pepper. Dredge the tomatoes in the flour, followed by the egg mixture and finally coat with the cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess in between dredges. Place the tomatoes on a wire cooling rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat the process with all the tomatoes. Pour a 1-inch layer of vegetable oil into a cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Carefully add 4 tomato slices to the oil and fry until the tomatoes are golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels, season with salt and cool. Repeat with the remaining slices.
  • To assemble the sandwich:.
  • Slather each slice of bread with a generous amount of the basil mayo. Top 4 of the bread slices with 4 pieces of crispy pancetta, 2 fried green tomatoes and top with arugula. Finish by topping the sandwich off with the other slice of bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 10.5

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

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, unripe green tomatoes for frying.
  • Slice the tomatoes evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Coat the tomatoes in a seasoned flour mixture before frying.
  • Fry the tomatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the fried tomatoes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Assemble the BLTs with the fried green tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and bacon.
  • Serve the BLTs immediately.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomato BLTs are a delicious and unique twist on the classic BLT sandwich. The tangy, crispy fried green tomatoes add a delightful flavor and texture to the sandwich. The mozzarella cheese and basil add a creamy and herbaceous touch, while the bacon adds a smoky and savory flavor. These sandwiches are perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

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