Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delightful twist on our beloved classic, marrying the tangy bite of green tomatoes with oodles of melty cheese.

Course Sandwich

Cuisine American

Budget Cheap

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 649kcal

Equipment

Small bowl
3 Shallow dishes for dredging station
Non-Stick skillet

Ingredients

For the sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon buttermilk
pinch salt
hot sauce to taste

For the sandwich:

2 green tomatoes sliced ½ inch thick
¼ cup buttermilk
1 small egg or 1 large egg yolk
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
3 pinches salt
3 pinches black pepper
2 slices sourdough bread
2 tablespoons butter room temperature
2 slices cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos optional

Instructions

Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, salt, and hot sauce to a small bowl.
Mix well with a small whisk or fork. Chill until ready to use.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Slice green tomatoes ½" thick.
Add egg and buttermilk to a small dish.
Mix the eggs and buttermilk well. Add flour and breadcrumbs to small dishes for the dredging station.
First, add the tomato slices to the flour and coat both sides well.
Next, add the tomatoes to the egg mixture and coat well on both sides.
Add the tomato slices to the breadcrumbs and coat well. Set aside until all the slices are breaded.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet. Fry the tomatoes on both sides until golden brown.
Place the bread butter side down a a large skillet and cook until golden brown. Flip and warm the non-buttered side to help melt the cheese.
Add the sauce to both sides of the bread and leave in the skillet long enough to melt the cheese.
Place tomatoes on one side and add jalapenos if desired in the cheese side.
Put the sandwich together and cut it in half. Share one half with a friend or have the whole sandwich to yourself. Serve with pickle wedges, extra sauce, and jalapenos.

Notes

Nutrition is bases on two servings. This recipe makes a huge sandwich that can easily be shared.

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