SOUTHERN FRIED BLT

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I'm really not big on tomatoes-but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in a sandwich. It was a smash! If you've gotta have cheese, add sharp cheddar to this indulgent twist on the traditional BLT. -Stacy King, Rome, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Dash pepper
2 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 in. thick
Oil for frying
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 cooked bacon strips
Iceberg lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour and pepper. Dip tomato slices in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil until hot. In batches, fry tomato slices until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels., To serve, spread each slice of toast with mayonnaise. Layer half of the slices with bacon, fried tomatoes and lettuce; top with remaining slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 45g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Far Din
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This BLT is so good! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Chalord Nokuthula
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bacon and tomatoes.


Miranda Fairley
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Rohul Amin
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I was a little skeptical about the fried green tomatoes, but they were actually really good. They added a nice crunch and flavor to the sandwich.


Abriana Reed
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


malik khan
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This is the best BLT I've ever had. The fried green tomatoes make all the difference.


Fadhili Nyawire
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Adnan Farabi
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This BLT is next-level! The fried green tomatoes take it from ordinary to extraordinary.


Edgar Espinal
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Riyaz Ahmed
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This Southern Fried BLT was a real treat! The combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado was perfect. I especially loved the addition of the fried green tomatoes - they added a unique and delicious flavor.