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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!
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
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Refrigerate the mayonnaise mixture until time to serve.
- In a shallow bowl, place the flour.
- In a second shallow bowl, place the egg whites.
- In a third shallow bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt, and the remaining pepper.
- Cut the green and red tomatoes crosswise into 4 slices each.
- Dredge 1 slice at a time in the flour to lightly coat; shake off the excess.
- Dip each tomato in the egg whites, then in the cornmeal mixture.
- Repeat with the remaining tomato slices.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
- In batches, cook the cornmeal-coated tomatoes until golden brown, about 4-6 minutes per side.
- In the same skillet, lightly brown the bacon on both sides.
- Prepare each stack with 1 green tomato slice, 2 pieces of bacon, and 1 red tomato slice.
- Serve with the mayonnaise sauce.
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