Description

Fried green tomatoes are great, but try something similar on a sandwich using your typical red tomatoes. Serve with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

• ⅓ c. flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten, or ¼ c. egg substitute
• ½ c. buttermilk
• ½ c. dry bread crumbs or panko
• ⅓ c. cornmeal
• 2 t. Cajun/Creole seasoning, divided
• 3 - 4 medium heirloom or Kumato tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
• ⅓ c. canola oil
• ½ c. regular or light mayonnaise
• 8 slices hearty white bread, toasted
• 12 oz. package thick-sliced applewood smoked bacon, crisply cooked
• 4 large lettuce leaves

Steps

1. Place flour on a sheet of waxed paper.
2. In a shallow dish, combine egg and buttermilk. In another shallow dish, stir together bread crumbs, cornmeal, and 1 t. Cajun seasoning.
3. On waxed paper, coat tomato slices with flour; dip into egg mixture; coat with bread crumb mixture.