Crunchy Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich with Turkey Bacon Treat
A delicious twist on the classic BLT, featuring crunchy fried green tomatoes and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 green tomatoes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup lettuce
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes and soak them in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Dredge the soaked tomatoes in a mixture of cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Fry the tomatoes until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Toast the bread and spread mayonnaise on one side.
- Assemble the sandwich with lettuce, fried tomatoes, turkey bacon, and avocado slices.
- Top with the other slice of bread, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the tomatoes in buttermilk and cornmeal.
- Serve with a side of fried pickles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg