READY IN 30 mins

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

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"My favorite way to eat fried green tomatoes! They're layered with red tomatoes and pepperjack cheese between 2 slices of bread, and then grilled to ooey-gooey, cheesy, crunchy perfection." — JUMAHA

Directions

Dip slices of green tomato into beaten egg, then cover in cornmeal to coat, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tomato slices. Cook until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and place it over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place half of the slices butter side down in the skillet. Stack 3 slices of green tomato, 3 slices of red tomato, a slice of pepperjack cheese and a few jalapeno slices onto each piece of bread in the skillet. Top with the remaining slices of bread with the butter on the outside. Cook until the bottom is golden. Flip the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the other side.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 28, 2008

This was my first time to ever try fried green tomatoes and they were good! Straight from our new garden. I used sourdough english muffins instead of bread. Very tasty!

—apaige232

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 24, 2009

Its ok. I am looking for different ways to make fried green tomato's. I thought this looked neat but I liked the red tomato's in the sandwich a whole bunch and was disappointed with the green ones. Sand-which is great with just red tomato's. Fried green tomato's better alone then in the sandwich.

—alemana

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17 Ratings

Mar 28, 2011

I've made this many times...if green tomatoes aren't in season, fried zucchini slices work great too!

—FoodieGeek

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Feb 23, 2011

I grew up on fried green tomato sandwiches.. we usually add a few slices of bacon.. AND YOU ACTUALLY CAN BUY THEM IN GROCERY STORES.. I THINK IT JUST DEPENDS ON WHAT PART OF THE U.S YOUR LOCATED

—marmit78

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Jun 29, 2009

i CUT DOWN ON THE BUTTER AND PUT THIS ON TOASTED CIABBATA (SP) BREAD. LIKE IT BETTER W FRESH JALEPENOS. I DON'T NO IF RECIOPE MENTIONS IT, BUT DON'T FORGET TO S AND P TOMATOES BEFORE CORNMEAL.

—merryum

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Oct 12, 2008

oh my gosh a fried green tomato sandwich! how perfect this time of year when i've picked them all before frost and have both reds and greens. love this.

—PEARLIE5

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Aug 30, 2010

This is good. I actually don't use straight up cornmeal. I make a mixture of white cornmeal, raw grits, yellow cornmeal and flour. It seems to stay on the tomato better. Sometimes I actually leave off the cheese and jalapeno and serve this on a rye bread. Its always awesome!

—Just me

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Jun 16, 2009

This is a great sandwich! I made this before because I was looking for a different way to use them and I'm so glad I found this recipe! I actually made it first time last year but I didn't put my review down,I did tonight. I make them on jalepeno bread,I use three green tomatoes but I use only one red tomato,because the red makes it really slippery but it's good!! Everybody enjoy this one!

—Ladybugcook

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Nutrition

Calories
859 kcal
43%

Carbohydrates
90.4 g
29%

Cholesterol
139 mg
46%

Fat
47.9 g
74%

Fiber
5.8 g
23%

Protein
18.1 g
36%

Sodium
739 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 859
Calories from Fat: 431

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.9g 74 %
Saturated Fat 15.2g 76 %
Cholesterol 139mg 46 %
Sodium 739mg 30 %
** Potassium 466mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 90.4g 29 %
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 23 %
Protein 18.1g 36 %
Sugars 6.6g
Vitamin A 35 %
Vitamin C 38 %
Calcium 20 %
Iron 57 %
** Thiamin 84 %
** Niacin 69 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 138 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.