Fried Green Tomato BLTs (Printable Version)

Crispy cornmeal-crusted green tomatoes add tangy crunch to this Southern-inspired BLT, served on toasted sourdough bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fried Green Tomatoes

01 - 2 large green tomatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
02 - 60 g (½ cup) all-purpose flour
03 - 2 eggs, beaten
04 - 120 g (1 cup) cornmeal
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp paprika
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
08 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon
10 - 8 slices sourdough or country bread, toasted
11 - 120 g (½ cup) mayonnaise
12 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
13 - Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
14 - Optional: sliced avocado or pickled red onions

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Dredge tomato slices in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in cornmeal mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Fry tomatoes in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Toast bread slices until golden.
06 - In a small bowl, mix mayo with Dijon mustard if using. Spread on one side of each bread slice.
07 - Layer sandwich with lettuce, 2 slices fried tomato, 2 slices bacon, and optional extras like avocado. Top with another slice of bread, mayo side down. Slice in half and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients with maximum flavor impact
  • Perfect balance of crispy textures and tangy flavors
  • Adaptable with optional add-ins like avocado or pickled onions
02 -
  • Best enjoyed fresh as the crispy coating can soften over time
  • Contains multiple textures in one bite from crunchy tomato coating to crisp bacon to soft bread
  • Makes an impressive but approachable lunch for guests
03 -
  • Pat tomato slices dry before breading to ensure the coating sticks properly
  • Let fried tomatoes rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain maximum crispness
  • Slice sandwiches with a serrated knife to prevent squishing the delicate components
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