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Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches

June 24, 2019 By Patricia 55 Comments

Fried green tomato BLT sandwiches are a must-try sandwich! The tomatoes are thick and hearty and a bit zingy and slightly sour. Curious? Give this recipe a go!

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are fun to serve for lunch or dinner! You'll love the flavors in this classic!

What a great meal these fried green tomato BLT sandwiches turned out to be. They were so good that I’m still thinking about them!

As you can imagine, most things coated in batter, fried and served with bacon and mayo can’t be all bad.

My husband and I were out on an errand the other day, trekking to the other side of town to pick up a much-needed gizmo. We ended up doing a little weekend wandering and came across a farm with big signs for corn, tomatoes, and watermelon.

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are a great treat. You'll love them for lunch or dinner.

Those things do grow well in the Phoenix area, and that makes us happy, so of course we had to stop. Once we got to to the farm stand I picked several ripe, red tomatoes, but there were also beautiful green tomatoes, too.

I instinctively grabbed those green globes but, in fact, I’d never used green tomatoes for anything. The only thing in my head was, “fried green tomatoes,” because what else runs through your mind when you see them, amiright?

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are delicious! You'll love this classic sandwich with tasty ingredients.

I surprised myself a bit, especially since I’ve been on a “baked” kick lately: see my recipes for crunchy oven baked chicken nuggets with honey mustard sauce (sooo much better than the fast food version), and oven baked rosemary steak fries with homemade ketchup that go with just about any main dish.

If you’re confused about green tomatoes, I was there, too. Are they unripened tomatoes? Are they a specific variety of tomato? The answer to both questions is yes, but mostly they fall into the not-yet-ripe category.

Mmm…fried green tomato BLT sandwiches!

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are so tasty! These sandwiches are perfect for lunch or dinner.

Green tomatoes have a citrusy flavor to them, and what a perfect partner with salty bacon and sweet mayo for these sandwiches!

Seems strange to eat something before it’s ripe, but whoever came up with the idea to coat and fry green tomatoes is okay in my book.

Speaking of origins, I read on Smithsonian.com that food historian Robert F. Moss believes fried green tomatoes may not have gotten their start in the Southern U.S., but rather in the Midwest and Northeast, with links to Jewish immigrants.

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are amazing! You'll love this take on a classic.

Goes to show what you think you know to be true. Apparently, back in the day (and maybe still today?) picking and frying green tomatoes was a way to use them before the frost hit and ended their chances of turning red and ripe.

I can’t wait to get my hands on more green tomatoes because I’m so in love with these fried green tomato BLT sandwiches. I hope, hope, hope you’ll try them, too!

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches are a great twist on a classic. You'll love the flavors in these sandwiches, perfect for lunch or dinner!

Nutrition

Calories

629 cal

Fat

36 g

Carbs

53 g

Protein

22 g
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Serves Serves 2

Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches

You'll love the twist these sandwiches give on a classic!

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil (enough to fill a skillet about 1/4-inch up from the bottom)
  • 2 large green tomatoes, cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to season
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked
  • 2-4 large lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices thick sandwich bread

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread in the oven, or on a grill pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Keep warm and set aside.
  2. Add the flour to a shallow bowl, the cornmeal to a second bowl, and the eggs to a third. Season the flour and the cornmeal with some of the salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Season both sides of each tomato slice with the salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. One slice at a time, add a tomato slice to the flour and coat both sides. Next, dip it into the eggs, and make sure both sides and the edges are coated. Allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Finish by adding the tomato slice into the cornmeal. Use your fingers to gently pat the cornmeal onto both sides of the tomato. Transfer the tomato slices to a baking pan.
  5. Place another baking pan near the oven with 1-2 layers of paper towel on it.
  6. Add the oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. When hot, reduce the heat to medium. Let it sit for a minute or two.
  7. Add the coated tomato slices, a few at a time, to the hot oil. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
  8. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking pan.
  9. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on the toasted bread.
  10. Serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Cathy M says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    Patricia, these look so tasty!! I definitely have to give these a try--thanks for the recipe inspiration!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Cathy! I saw your fried pickles and was in heaven!!
      Reply
  2. Rachel Ritlop says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I've never tried fried tomato! It does sound delicious though!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Rachel! Def. delicious!
      Reply
  3. Jen says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    I never knew all that about fried green tomatoes...thanks for the info. This looks like the perfect way to try them out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      I know! Surprised me a bit! Thanks, Jen!
      Reply
  4. Nicole Parise says

    June 12, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    I would never have thought to do this, but it sounds really good! BLT is sandwich heaven for me, so excited to try! xx nicole www.nicoleparise.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Nicole! Hope you'll try them and enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    I want so badly to reach through my screen and grab a bite! YUM
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Haha! Thanks, Stephanie! Hope you try them in real life one day! :)
      Reply
  6. Julie Torres says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Oh wow!!!! I want to type so much here but cannot really find the words, this looks and sounds so incredibly delicious, I am getting hungry!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Julie!
      Reply
  7. Maggie Unzueta says

    June 13, 2017 at 12:40 am

    I've never tried Fried Green Tomatoes. Must give this recipe a try. Pinning for later!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks, Maggie! You must! These sandwiches and the tomatoes were really good!
      Reply
  8. Dee says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:54 am

    It's been ages since I had fried green tomatoes, but this looks like an amazing sandwich! I definitely need to make some again!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Dee! This was the first time I tried them. I really loved them!
      Reply
  9. Cathy Trochelman says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:34 am

    What a fun sandwich! I need to be as adventurous as you!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Haha! Thanks, Cathy. This was my first time trying fried green tomatoes...I'm in love!
      Reply
  10. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:01 am

    I've never had fried green tomatoes, but this open faced sandwich looks amazing! Definitely going to give it a try.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks, Nicola! This was my first time trying them, and I loved them!
      Reply
  11. Vet Leow says

    June 13, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    The photos look perfect & the sandwiches look so delicious with the toasted bread! I have not tried fried green tomatoes before and can't wait to find out how they taste like....
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks, Vet! This was my first time trying them, and I loved them!
      Reply
  12. Sandi G says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I haven't had fried green tomatoes in years. These look great.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks, Sandi! I'm pretty sure this was the first I've ever had them! So good!
      Reply
  13. Denay DeGuzman says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:33 pm

    I am so inspired by this beautiful seasonal post for Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches. There's just so much to love here. On mine I might also add in a few slices of ripe avocado. YUM! I have this delicious post pinned to Pinterest. :-)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Denay! What a fabulous idea to add avocado! I will be trying that :)
      Reply
  14. Terra says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    I've never thought of using fried green tomatoes on a BLT. Man, does that look amazing! Pinned so I can try it later. thank you!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks, Terra! Gotta say, it was pretty darn delicious!
      Reply
  15. Sharon says

    June 14, 2017 at 1:35 am

    Patricia, these sandwiches look amazing! I am a HUGE fan of fried green tomatoes so these are right up my alley! Cannot wait to try them out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 21, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Sharon! I love them, too. I hope you get to try this soon!
      Reply
  16. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    June 14, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    I haven't made fried green tomatoes in quite some time. Thanks for the reminder, and this sandwich looks fantastic!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 21, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Renee! Hope you make them again soon :)
      Reply
  17. Cookin Canuck says

    June 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Now I have to find some green tomatoes! These sandwiches look absolutely amazing.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 16, 2017 at 3:57 am

      Thanks so much, Dara! Hope you find some and try these!
      Reply
  18. Angie says

    June 16, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    I LOVE Fried Green Tomatoes! They're so tasty, but it's so hard to find green tomatoes in the store. I need to get my garden going so I can just pick my own.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 21, 2017 at 11:11 pm

      Thanks, Angie! I do, too. I know....homegrown would be awesome (and convenient)!
      Reply
  19. Melissa says

    August 28, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Headed to the farmers market after I type this. I know what my family is having for dinner tonight !!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      Mmmm! Hope you get a chance to try these, and enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Karen says

    June 25, 2019 at 7:55 am

    This looks delicious! I love any kind of tomatoes!
    Reply
  21. Marta says

    June 25, 2019 at 8:02 am

    Fried green tomatoes are such a Southern staple, yet I've never made them! That's all about to change!
    Reply
  22. Sarah Althouse says

    June 25, 2019 at 8:39 am

    Ooh I love BLT's so sounds like the fried tomatoes would add a little "meat" to it!
    Reply
  23. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:13 am

    These are truly fried to golden perfection. I love the wonderful coating on it. It looks thick and flavorful.
    Reply
  24. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    June 25, 2019 at 9:26 am

    This sounds delicious! I'll have to give it a try
    Reply
  25. Brittany says

    June 25, 2019 at 10:01 am

    I am drooling over this fried green tomato BLT! I am going to try this recipe my husband will love it!
    Reply
  26. Melissa says

    June 25, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I have NEVER tried fried green tomatoes! My daughter is coming to visit soon. She's a vegetarian and I was looking for something unique to make for her. Thank you for this! Looking forward to trying them!
    Reply
  27. Claire says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Fried green tomatoes is my all time favourite film but I’ve never made them! I’m definitely going to try this recipe x
    Reply
  28. jenna | the urben life says

    June 25, 2019 at 11:19 am

    OMG I haven't had a Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich in YEARS!! I'll have to make this at home very soon :) Perfect for summertime
    Reply
  29. Jennifer Morrison says

    June 25, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    This sounds so truly amazing!!! I love BLT"s and I love fried green tomatoes. So of course I would love the combo!!! Thank for the idea, we will have to give this a try.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  30. Kimberly Croisant says

    June 26, 2019 at 7:27 am

    I like Fried Green Tomatoes, but so hard for us to grow them. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
    Reply
  31. Lindsay Cotter says

    June 26, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Craving this deliciousness for lunch today! Looks so good!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  32. Amanda Martin says

    June 26, 2019 at 8:47 am

    NOM! I always order BLTs and Fried Green Tomatoes at a local brunch restaurant....I never thought of putting them together!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 2, 2021 at 8:09 am

      Ohhh....you must!
      Reply
  33. Toni says

    June 27, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    My family will surely love this!! Looks so tasty!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  34. Rose Martine says

    January 30, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    This is amazing! We arent eating it for a couple more hours and I have yet to put in the coconut milk. But what I have tasted is awesome! Thanks for the recipe!!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      February 8, 2020 at 5:51 pm

      Glad you like it! Enjoy!
      Reply

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