Best 7 Fried Green Tomato Pie Recipes

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**Fried green tomato pie, a Southern classic, is a delightful dish that combines the tangy flavor of green tomatoes with the comforting goodness of a flaky crust and savory filling. This delectable pie is a perfect way to celebrate the bounty of summer produce and enjoy a taste of Southern hospitality. Our curated collection of fried green tomato pie recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste, from classic to contemporary. Whether you prefer a traditional Southern-style pie with a buttermilk crust or a more modern take with a cornmeal crust, we have the perfect recipe for you.**

**Our recipes include:**

* **Classic Southern Fried Green Tomato Pie:** This recipe features a flaky buttermilk crust, tangy green tomatoes, and a savory filling made with onions, bell peppers, and spices.

* **Cornmeal Fried Green Tomato Pie:** This variation on the classic recipe uses a cornmeal crust for a slightly sweeter and crunchier texture.

* **Loaded Fried Green Tomato Pie:** For those who love a hearty and flavorful pie, this recipe includes bacon, cheese, and diced ham, along with the traditional green tomatoes and savory filling.

* **Mini Fried Green Tomato Pies:** These individual-sized pies are perfect for parties or potlucks. They're made with a simple biscuit dough and filled with green tomatoes, cheese, and herbs.

* **Fried Green Tomato Pie with Goat Cheese:** This recipe adds a tangy twist to the classic pie with the addition of creamy goat cheese.

* **Vegan Fried Green Tomato Pie:** For a plant-based version of this Southern classic, this recipe uses a flaky vegan crust and a savory filling made with tofu, vegetables, and spices.

**No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious combination of tangy green tomatoes, flaky crust, and savory filling. So gather your ingredients and get ready to experience the Southern comfort food at its finest!**

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

GREEN TOMATO PIE



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When frost nips our garden, I quickly gather all the green tomatoes still on the vine and make this old family favorite. It's been handed down from my grandmother, and now my granddaughters are asking for the recipe.-Violet Thompson, Port Ludlow, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
3 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes (4 to 5 medium)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add tomatoes and vinegar; toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge., Bake until tomatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO PIE



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The other day I was working in my garden and I starting picking green tomatoes so that I could fry them. When I was finished, I realized I had a ton of green cherry tomatoes in addition to some big green tomatoes so I decided I was going to have to make fried green tomatoes casserole-style instead of the traditional fried slices....

Provided by Jessica Dayon

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

green tomatoes, either 4 large ones or small tomatoes to equal about 22 ounces
1 tsp sugar, divided
1 tsp salt
pepper
2/3 c seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1/3 c panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Slice all of the tomatoes. Arrange 1/3 of the tomatoes in the bottom of a pie pan or 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of salt, 1/3 of sugar, and a little pepper. Top with 1/3 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • 2. Add second layer of tomatoes and sprinkle with 1/3 of salt, 1/3 of sugar, and a little pepper. Top with panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • 3. Repeat the layers one more time- tomatoes, 1/3 of salt, 1/3 of sugar, and a little pepper, seasoned breadcrumbs and omit the cheese on the last layer at this point.
  • 4. Dot the butter on the top of the last breadcrumb layer. Bake at 400F for 60 minutes. Add the remaining cheese and bake for about 5-10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 green tomatoes (about 1 pound), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup hot vinegar peppers, drained and finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons hot vinegar pepper juice
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the fried green tomatoes: Pour the vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and attach a deep-frying thermometer. Heat the oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and top with a cooling rack.
  • Set up 3 low-sided dishes to make a breading station: To the first dish, add the flour, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. In the second dish, beat the buttermilk with the eggs. In the third dish, stir together the cornmeal and panko.
  • Using one hand, dredge both sides of the tomato slices in the seasoned flour, shaking each piece to remove any excess. Next, using the other hand, dip the tomato slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to drip before moving onto the third dish. Using your first hand, coat the tomato slices in the breadcrumb mixture evenly on both sides.
  • Working in batches, carefully place the breaded tomatoes into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to the cooling rack and sprinkle each slice generously with more salt.
  • For the dipping sauce: Put the mayonnaise in a bowl, add the hot peppers and pepper juice, paprika, sugar and salt and stir to combine. Serve the fried tomatoes immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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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

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

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

GREEN TOMATO PIE III



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Tastes like the best apple pie you have ever had. Make people guess what it is! They will want another slice.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Vintage Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 green tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place diced green tomatoes and vinegar in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and flour. Sprinkle over tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  • Pour into pie crust and cover with criss-cross lattice crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and crust is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 389.6 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

GREEN TOMATO SKILLET PIE



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A serving of fried green tomatoes is a classic dish in the South, as much at home on a vegetable plate as skillet corn, greens, and classic macaroni and cheese. Green tomatoes aren't just for frying; you can enjoy also them in a sweet and juicy pie. Green tomato pies have been called the "apple pies of summer" because, when baked with warm spices such as cinnamon and cloves, unripe green tomatoes take on fruity notes similar to Granny Smith apples or rhubarb. Top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream or your favorite ice cream. When you get them home from the market, store green tomatoes in the refrigerator to keep them from ripening. As delicious as the filling is, the bacon dripping-flavored crust is also an integral part in making this a fantastic recipe. The dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated, or 2 months ahead and frozen.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Pies

Time 4h

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup bacon drippings, cold
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch kosher salt
5 medium-size green tomatoes (about 1 lb., 12 oz. total), thinly sliced into half-moons (5 cups)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the Crust: Place flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse to combine, about 3 times. Add butter and drippings; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 times. Gradually add 1⁄2 cup cold water, pulsing until mixture forms a dough, about 5 times. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 disks. Cover disks tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until firm, up to 1 day.
  • Prepare the Filling: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together granulated sugar, raisins, flour, cinnamon, zest, cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and vinegar. Toss to coat; set aside.
  • Unwrap 1 dough disk. Place on a lightly floured surface; sprinkle dough with flour. Roll into a 14-inch circle. Fit into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Unwrap remaining disk. Roll into a 12-inch circle; cut into 1-inch-wide strips.
  • Pour tomato mixture into dough in skillet; dot with butter. Arrange strips in a lattice design over Filling. Trim and discard excess dough; crimp edges of Crust. Freeze, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Brush chilled pie with beaten egg; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake in preheated oven until Crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool 2 hours before serving.

BAKED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup buttermilk
3 large unripe (green) tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Nonstick cooking spray, for the tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
Fine sea salt
1 large egg yolk (from a pasteurized egg)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large flat bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Put the breadcrumbs into a second pie plate and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Pour the buttermilk into a third pie plate. Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel. Dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then in the buttermilk, and then finally in the panko, patting to coat completely. Place onto the lined sheet pans, spaced about 1 inch apart. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the tomatoes, spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray, rotate the pans and bake until golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
  • For the Cajun-spiced aioli: Meanwhile, sprinkle the minced garlic with salt and use the back of a knife to press it into a paste. Add the garlic and egg yolk to a stainless steel bowl along with the lemon juice and Dijon mustard; whisk to combine. Combine the oils in a container with a spout that will allow for easy controlled pouring. While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a slow steady stream (see Cook's Note). Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
  • Serve the tomatoes on a platter with a bowl of the Cajun-spiced aioli.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe green tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the tomatoes evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Dredge the tomatoes in seasoned flour before frying to help them brown and crispy.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the tomatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  • Cook the tomatoes over medium heat until they are golden brown and tender.
  • Drain the tomatoes on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  • Layer the tomatoes, cheese, and bread cubes in a greased baking dish.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the top and bake until the pie is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomato pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of crispy tomatoes, melted cheese, and savory bread cubes is sure to please everyone at the table. This pie can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it is also a great way to use up leftover green tomatoes. So next time you have a bunch of green tomatoes, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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