Green Tomato Blt Recipe
Fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, bacon, basil mayo, balsamic, arugula on sourdough
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Pimento Cheese
Basil Mayo
Assembly
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
- 2
Bread the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Dip each slice first into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- 3
Fry the Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Pimento Cheese
- 4
Make the Pimento Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
Basil Mayo
- 5
Make the Basil Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, and lemon juice until smooth.
Assembly
- 6
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Assemble the BLT
On a slice of sourdough bread, spread a layer of pimento cheese, followed by fried green tomatoes, crispy bacon, a sprinkle of arugula, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Top with another slice of sourdough.
- 8
Serve
Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.