Grant’s Stack** Recipe
homemade pimento cheese w/fried green tomatoes & bacon on grilled Texas toast
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Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes
Bacon and Toast
Method
Pimento Cheese Preparation
- 1
Make the Pimento Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- 2
Add Flavorings
Stir in the diced pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- 3
Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fried Green Tomatoes Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Dredging Station
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with buttermilk, and the last with cornmeal.
- 5
Dredge the Tomatoes
Dip each green tomato slice first in the flour, then in the buttermilk, and finally in the cornmeal, ensuring an even coating.
- 6
Fry the Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded tomato slices and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Bacon and Toast Preparation
- 7
- 8
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Stack
On a slice of toasted Texas toast, spread a generous layer of the pimento cheese. Top with a fried green tomato, a slice of bacon, and another slice of toast. Repeat for remaining servings.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while warm with your choice of sides.