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    Published: Aug 15, 2014 · Modified: May 3, 2025 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

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    A Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich a serious upgrade from your usual BLT sandwich. The fried green tomatoes add additional crunch and texture and the chipotle mayonnaise takes it over the top!

    A stacked Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich between two pieces of toast.

    Sandwiches are are the perfect thing for a light meal or a grab and go situation. Some of my favorite sandwich recipes are: Caprese Sausage Sandwich, Bagel Tuna Melt Sandwich, French Onion Sloppy Joes, and Provolone Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto and Melon.

    This recipe post and its contents may include affiliate links for your consideration. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, but your prices are never increased as a result. Thank you.

    Disclaimer - I originally published this recipe in 2014. I've since gone in to add additional information along with a printable recipe card. However, the photos and the recipe itself have not changed.

    Table of Contents Found Here
    • The ingredient list:
    • What I wrote about this recipe in 2014
    • My top tip for success:
    • What are club fingers?
    • How to fry green tomato slices:
    • Additional recipes for you to enjoy:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

    The ingredient list:

    *Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.

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    For the fried green tomato sandwiches:

    • green tomato slices (two slices per sandwich)
    • thick cut bacon (2 slices per sandwich)
    • lettuce
    • toast (2 slices per sandwich)
    • panko crumbs
    • seasoned breadcrumbs
    • all-purpose flour
    • egg
    • Greek yogurt
    • salt and pepper

    To make the chipotle mayonnaise:

    • chipotle and adobo
    • mayonnaise

    What I wrote about this recipe in 2014

    Did you know that August is bacon month?

    Actually, I think most people think bacon month lasts all year long, January - December, and I suppose that's true for most, but in all actuality, it's really only August.

    Sorry folks, but the good news is, you don't need a particular reason or month to enjoy bacon, you can enjoy it whenever you wish!

    When was the last time you had a sandwich that was so good that you never wanted it to end? Mine was just the other night when I made these fried green tomato with bacon and lettuce sandwiches.

    We have a pretty decent-sized garden this year but instead of planting big, beefsteak tomatoes, my husband planted some called early girl that, quite frankly, were far too small to consider making fried green tomatoes with them.

    Luckily for me, my parents live close to where we live so when I got the idea to make these sandwiches, I drove over and snatched some large green tomatoes off my mom's plants as I walked out the door after our morning visit.

    I drove home excitedly thinking about these sandwiches the whole way home, hoping they'd be good as I thought' they might 'd be.

    Guess what? They weren't just good...they were wonderful!

    Thanks for the green tomatoes, mom. Can I make you a sandwich?

    How to make a B,L and Fried Green T Sandwich Recipe via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    My top tip for success:

    Remember to use one hand for the wet ingredients, and one hand for the dry ingredients, or else you'll end up with club fingers.

    Dredge the sliced tomatoes in flour first (to help the wet ingredients stick), then dip the floured tomatoes into the egg/yogurt mixture (both sides, and let the excess drip off), and the final dip is into the panko crumbs (both sides) pressing well to adhere.

    What are club fingers?

    Don't know what I mean by that?

    Try using one hand for both the wet and the dry ingredients and you'll soon find out what club fingers are. LOL

    Using two separate hands (one for the wet ingredients, and one for the dry) is not a requirement, but it's a lot neater.

    Lastly, whisk up the chipotle mayonnaise and then assemble the sandwiches using your favorite kind of toast, and slathering the mayonnaise on as heavily as you'd like. 🙂

    How to fry green tomato slices:

    • Slice the green tomatoes into ½" slices.
    • Mix the wet ingredients (Greek yogurt, egg, water, salt and pepper) together in a shallow bowl.
    • Dip the tomato slices into seasoned (salt and pepper) all-purpose flour. Tap away the excess flour.
    • Dip the floured tomato slice into the wet ingredients, turning to coat both sides.
    • Dip the wet tomato slice into the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs, turning to coat both sides.
    • Continue the same process with the remaining tomato slices.
    • Fry the prepared green tomato slices in canola oil (or other neutral flavored oil) over medium heat on each side until golden.
    • Drain the slices on paper towels, and continue the same process with the remaining green tomato slices.
    Sliced green tomatoes on a wooden cutting board
    The wet ingredients in a black bowl for making
    A hand holding a floured slice of green tomato.
    A hand holding a battered slice of green tomato.
    A crumb coated green tomato slice before frying.
    Coated and breaded fried green tomatoes in a skillet with oil.

    Additional recipes for you to enjoy:

    • Double Chocolate Cheesecake with Espresso Chocolate Crust
    • Beef Burger with Creamy Lemon Spinach
    • BLT Sandwich with Smoky Candied Bacon
    • Easy Rustic Apple Crostata
    • BLT Layered Salad

    When you make today's recipe (and I hope that you will), I'd appreciate it if you'd take the time to come back and give it a star rating along with a comment on why you rated as you did.

    Search engines such as Google appreciate comments and ratings and, in turn, will show my recipes to more people. Please look for the pink star rating box within the printable recipe card. Thank you!!

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    A bacon, lettuce and fried green tomato sandwich on two slices of toast.

    Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

    Renee Goerger
    Bacon, Lettuce, and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich is a fantastic flavor upgrade from your typical bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Course dinner - sandwich, lunch - sandwich
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 1088 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    FOR THE FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLICES:

    • 3-4 medium green tomatoes sliced to ½" thickness lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 tablespoons water
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½ cups seasoned bread crumbs
    • 1 cup panko I used whole wheat
    • canola oil for pan-frying

    FOR THE CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE:

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 3-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped

    FOR THE SANDWICH:

    • 12 slices oatmeal bread toasted (or your favorite bread)
    • 12 slices fried green tomato see above
    • 18 slices thick-cut bacon cooked to your desired crispness (see below)
    • 1½ cups assorted baby lettuce leaves or lettuce of your choice
    • 1 tablespoon chipotle mayonnaise for each sandwich see above
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    Instructions
     

    HOW TO OVEN COOK BACON:

    • -To cook the bacon, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lay the uncooked bacon onto a baking sheet fitted with a baking rack, trying not to overlap the slices. Sprinkle each slice with a pinch of pepper.
    • -Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes or until cooked to your desired crispness.
    • -Set aside until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
    • -While the bacon cooks, prepare and cook the fried green tomatoes

    HOW TO MAKE THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES:

    • -Whisk the Greek yogurt, egg, and water in a shallow dish or bowl.
    • -In a second shallow dish, stir the flour, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
    • -In a third shallow dish, stir together the seasoned bread crumbs and panko
    • -Dredge each tomato slice in the flour (both sides) and shake off the excess, then into the Greek yogurt, and then into the bread crumbs, pressing to adhere the crumbs to the tomato.
    • -Set the coated slices onto a baking rack and allow them to sit for at least 20 minutes before frying.
    • -Add approximately two tablespoons of oil to a large skillet over medium/high heat and fry the tomato slices on both sides until deeply golden brown. Remove to a baking sheet fitted with a baking rack.
    • -Continue the same process with the remaining tomato slices.
    • -Set aside until you are ready to assemble the sandwiches.

    HOW TO MAKE THE CHIPOLTE MAYONNAISE:

    • -Whisk together the peppers and mayonnaise until creamy in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES:

    • Layer the ingredients per sandwich starting with one slice of toast, lettuce, bacon (2 slices per sandwich), fried green tomatoes (2 slices per sandwich), and top with the second piece of toast spread with chipotle mayonnaise side down.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 1088kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 29gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1908mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1587IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 5mg

    I sincerely hope you'll enjoy making and eating these delicious fried green tomato sandwiches with bacon, lettuce, and chipotle mayonnaise as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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    1. Angela {Mind Over batter} says

      August 18, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      I would love to eat bacon year round, but you know... Blood pressure situations. This sandwich looks amazing! I already have your recipe printed.And by the way, I LOVE your glasses! Love them all, actually.

      Reply
    2. Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 18, 2014 at 10:42 am

      This sandwich is exactly what I would want to eat every single day of my life!

      Reply
    3. Pam says

      August 18, 2014 at 12:53 am

      Oh my I thought fried green tomatoes were good with ranch dressing and now you made them even better. I can't wait to try this BLT

      Reply
    4. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      August 15, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Oh. My. GOODNESS!! I'm drooling at the thought of this sandwich. You are a genius, Renee!

      Reply
    5. Carla says

      August 15, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      You're the second person who made fried green tomatoes recently! Now I need to go find some and make this sandwich 🙂

      Reply
    6. Meseidy says

      August 15, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      This is my kind of BLT! Love fried green tomatoes!

      Reply
    7. Shulie Foodwanderings says

      August 15, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      This is so tempting that I even will eat bacon, Renee. haha Delicious looking sandwich & you had me at fried green & chipotle. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Rebecca says

      August 15, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Wow does that ever sound great!

      Reply
    9. foody schmoody says

      August 15, 2014 at 11:49 am

      That is some sandwich there! Would you believe I've never had a fried green tomato? It's one of those things that I equally think that I'd love and that I'm scared of, lol. This is tilting me towards love....

      Reply

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