It doesn’t get much more Southern than a fried green tomato! Fried Green Tomato Stackers are a hearty, savory nod to the low-country classic! It features a fried green tomato stacked on top of salty, crispy bacon and a fried red tomato. If that doesn’t sound tasty enough, it’s served with a creamy, zesty sauce that creates the perfect crispy, luscious combination. Is your mouth watering yet? Fried Green Tomato Stackers will make all your comfort food dreams come true!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium green tomatoes
- 2 medium red tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 slices of Canadian bacon
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Step 2 –Refrigerate the mayonnaise mixture until time to serve.
Step 3 –In a shallow bowl, place the flour.
Step 4 –In a second shallow bowl, place the egg whites.
Step 5 –In a third shallow bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt, and the remaining pepper.
Step 6 –Cut the green and red tomatoes crosswise into 4 slices each.
Step 7 –Dredge 1 slice at a time in the flour to lightly coat; shake off the excess.
Step 8 –Dip each tomato in the egg whites, then in the cornmeal mixture.
Step 9 –Repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
Step 10 –In a large nonstick skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
Step 11 –In batches, cook the cornmeal-coated tomatoes until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes per side.
Step 12 –In the same skillet, lightly brown the bacon on both sides.
Step 13 –Prepare each stack with 1 green tomato slice, 2 pieces of bacon, and 1 red tomato slice.
Step 14 –Serve with the mayonnaise sauce.