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A Southern Cheesy BLT

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 bread rolls (split in half, I prefer a hearty ciabatta bread, cut in 4 sandwich size)
  • 8 to 16 lettuce leaves (pieces of soft lettuce, bibb or boston)
  • 3/4 cup pimento cheese (12 tablespoons, store bought or homemade; see #9450, here on RecipeZazz)
  • 12 to 16 bacon slices (3-4 per sandwich hickory or smoked bacon, cooked)
  • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
  • 3 to 4 green tomatoes (12 slices, 3 per sandwich), sliced 1/3 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 fresh ground pepper
  • Vegetable or canola oil to fry
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bacon ... Prepare your bacon with whatever method you prefer. I prefer to bake bacon; it comes out very flat, without splatter. But use any method you are comfortable will work.

  • Step 2: Bread ... I prefer a ciabatta bread split in half; but, use any bread you like. I think the heartier, thicker bread works much better with this sandwich. Also, I like to lightly toast the cut side of the bread; but, it isn't necessary - just a personal preference.

  • Step 3: Green Tomatoes ... Note: If you can find green tomatoes in your 'regular' grocery store. Try a Whole Foods or Nutritional Market; or, a Mexican or Ethnic market. The first thing I like to do, is set the cut tomatoes on a paper towel - just to dry them off a bit. It only takes a minute or two - Then, set up a breading station.

  • Step 4: Breading Station ... 1) corn starch, 2) beaten eggs and hot sauce, and; 3) the seasoned bread crumbs. Mix the panko, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to a flat pie pan, or shallow dish; and mix to combine.

  • Step 5: Dip the tomatoes which have dried a bit in the corn starch; shaking off as much as possible. Then, into the egg mixture; and finally, into the panko/flour mix - pressing down to coat the tomatoes on both sides. Set the tomatoes off to the side on a plate for 5-10 minutes before frying.

  • Step 6: Frying ... Bring a large saute pan (non-stick preferred) up to medium high heat; and, add the oil - I prefer a neutral oil, not olive oil. Add the tomatoes, and saute on each side, until golden brown. About 1 1/2-2 minutes per side, is all they take. Then, transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

  • Step 7: Sandwich ... Spread the pimento cheese (1-1 1/2 tablespoons) on the bottom roll. Top with a 1-2 lettuce leaves (depending on the size), 3 fried tomatoes, 3-4 slices of bacon, lettuce; and finish with the top bread spread with more pimento cheese.

  • Step 8: Serve and ENJOY! ... Add a toothpick in each half; and cut from corner to corner. Perfect with sweet potato fries or salad, home made pickles; or your favorite potato chips.

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