Jul 14 2026
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Southern Bell Recipe

Inspired by Mussel & Burger Bar
Time1h
Serves4

Topped with fried green tomatoes, rémoulade sauce, and pimento cheese on a pretzel bun; sweet potato fries with smoked pineapple dipping sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Rémoulade Sauce

Pimento Cheese

Pretzel Buns

Sweet Potato Fries

Smoked Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Let them sit for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Set up the breading station

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Fry the tomatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomatoes in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Rémoulade Sauce

  1. 5

    Mix the ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, capers, hot sauce, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until well mixed.

Pimento Cheese

  1. 6

    Combine cheese ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, onion powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Sweet Potato Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare the sweet potatoes

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries.

  2. 8

    Season and bake

    Toss the sweet potato fries in olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy.

Smoked Pineapple Dipping Sauce

  1. 9

    Prepare the sauce

    In a blender, combine pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and heat gently until warm.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Assemble the Southern Bell

    On each pretzel bun, layer pimento cheese, topped with fried green tomatoes, and drizzle with rémoulade sauce. Serve with sweet potato fries and smoked pineapple dipping sauce on the side.

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