Jul 14 2026
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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Inspired by Dumbwaiter Restaurant
Time40m
Serves4

creole mozzarella, Conecuh, bacon, crab cream sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Creole Mozzarella

Conecuh Sausage

Crab Cream Sauce

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice first in the egg mixture and then in the cornmeal mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Creole Mozzarella

  1. 5

    Prepare the Mozzarella

    Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds and sprinkle with Creole seasoning and chopped parsley.

Conecuh Sausage

  1. 6

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Conecuh sausage, sliced, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Crab Cream Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the Cream Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Heat gently over medium heat until warmed through.

  2. 8

    Add Crab Meat

    Fold in the cooked crab meat and season with salt and white pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

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