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fried green tomato slices made into sandwiches with pimento cheese in the middle
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Fried Green Tomato Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with tangy flavors, these golden delights are made with firm green tomatoes, zesty seasoning and a crunchy panko coating.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried green tomatoes
Servings: 8 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 green tomatoes
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 tsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbls milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup pimento cheese
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cut: Cut each tomato into 4 slices, removing both ends. Sprinkle with kosher salt and set on a paper towel-lined sheet pan or plate.
  • Combine: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
  • Combine: In a second bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
  • Combine: In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning.
  • Dredge: Dredge the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs.
  • Fry: Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. Fry about 5 slices at a time in the hot oil for 1 ½ minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove: Remove from the oil and set on a paper towel-lined pan or plate to absorb excess oil. Season with kosher salt.
  • Prep: Make a sandwich using two slices and about two tablespoons of pimento cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg