Southern Fried BLT

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 medium green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • Oil for frying
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 12 cooked bacon strips
  • Iceberg lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour and pepper. Dip tomato slices in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess.

  2. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until hot. In batches, fry tomato slices until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  3. To serve, spread each slice of toast with mayo. Layer half of the slices with bacon, fried tomatoes and lettuce; top with remaining slices.

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