Fried Green Tomato BLT Bites
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Fried Green Tomato BLT Bites

Mini BLTs on fried green tomato slices - a creative Southern appetizer that's fresh and delicious.

40 min
12 servings

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

15m

Servings

12

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

11

carbs

16

fiber

2

protein

4

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Cherry tomatoes

Instructions

1

Soak tomato slices in buttermilk 15 minutes.

2

Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.

3

Heat oil to 375°F.

4

Dredge tomato slices in cornmeal mixture.

5

Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain.

6

Top each fried tomato with a small piece of lettuce, bacon crumbles, and a dollop of mayo.

7

Garnish with cherry tomato half.

8

Serve immediately.

Chef's Comfy Tip

These are best served immediately while the tomatoes are still crispy - prep everything ahead and fry just before serving.

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