Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe CaféFried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time45m
Serves4

Grated parmesan, pimento cheese, dijonaise sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Parmesan Cheese

Pimento Cheese

Dijonaise Sauce

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place them on a plate and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs with milk in the second bowl, and mix cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in the third bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, shake off excess, dip into the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture. Place the breaded slices on a wire rack.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Parmesan Cheese

  1. 5

    Add Parmesan

    Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the fried green tomatoes while they are still hot, allowing it to melt slightly.

Pimento Cheese

  1. 6

    Make Pimento Cheese

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, drained pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Dijonaise Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare Dijonaise Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined. Adjust the ratio to taste if necessary.

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