Fried Green Tomato B.l.t. Recipe
Patio’s house-made pimento cheese, spinach, applewood smoked bacon, fried green tomatoes, served with French fries
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Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes
B.L.T. Components
Method
Pimento Cheese Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- 2
Blend Until Smooth
Use a hand mixer or a fork to blend the ingredients together until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fried Green Tomatoes Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- 5
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the buttermilk. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and additional salt and pepper.
- 6
Bread the Tomatoes
Dredge each tomato slice first in the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the cornmeal-flour mixture. Repeat until all slices are coated.
- 7
Fry the Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
B.L.T. Assembly
- 8
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the applewood smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Assemble the Sandwich
On a slice of toasted bread, spread a generous amount of pimento cheese, layer with fresh spinach leaves, add 2-3 slices of fried green tomatoes, and top with 2 slices of crispy bacon. Finish with another slice of toasted bread on top.
- 10
Serve
Serve the Fried Green Tomato B.L.T. with a side of French fries and enjoy!
