Fried Green Tomato Stackers

Time :35

Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

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.