Grilled Cheese Fried Green Tomato Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread both slices of bread with a light layer of mayo.
• Put slice of cheese on one piece of bread.
• Add tomato slices.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper& Italian Seasoning.
• Cover tomato slices with other slice of cheese, then cover with other piece of bread.
• In the meantime, heat griddle or pan with butter and garlic power or minced garlic.
• Also spread butter on top of each side of bread.
• Grill until sandwich is brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread Country Crock® Spread on one side of each bread slice.
• Place 2 slices, Spread side down, in skillet. Top each with tomato, then cheese, then remaining bread slice, Spread side up.
• Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Dip slices of green tomato into beaten egg, then cover in cornmeal to coat, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tomato slices. Cook until golden brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and place it over medium heat. Spread butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place half of the slices butter side down in the skillet. Stack 3 slices of green tomato, 3 slices of red tomato, a slice of pepperjack cheese and a few jalapeno slices onto each piece of bread in the skillet. Top with the remaining slices of bread with the butter on the outside. Cook until the bottom is golden. Flip the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the other side.

GRILLED CHEESE & FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice tomato so that you have three nice slices. Dip in cornmeal.(add s&p, if using, to the cornmeal before dipping).
• Heat a non-stick skillet with just enough oil to fry tomatoes. Fry until brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
• Wipe skillet clean and return to heat.
• Butter one side of each piece of bread.
• Place one slice, buttered side down in skillet and immediately top with cheese and fried tomato slices.
• Top with second piece of bread, buttered side up. Press down with spatula. Turn when underside is golden brown.
• Cook on second side until golden brown and cheese has melted.
• I like using Munster cheese and seven-grain bread.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine flour and seasonings; dip tomatoes in the mixture and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. , Remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook tomatoes for 2 minutes on each side; drain on paper towels. , Place six slices of toast on a baking sheet. Layer with three tomato slices, two bacon strips and a cheese slice. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce if desired. , Spread mayonnaise and mustard on remaining toast if desired; place over lettuce.

GRILLED TOMATO-CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle tomatoes and onion over four bread slices. Layer with cheese slices; top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., Toast on a heated griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

GRILLED PIMIENTO CHEESE AND FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH (GPC)

Steps:

• For pimiento cheese:
• Mix mozzarella, cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, roasted pepper, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a medium bowl; season with salt.
• For fried green tomatoes and assembly:
• Place tomatoes on a large paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs and hot sauce in a shallow medium bowl. Whisk flour, garlic powder, and paprika in another shallow medium bowl. Place panko in a third shallow medium bowl.
• Using paper towels, pat tomatoes dry. Working in batches, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing to adhere.
• Pour oil into a large deep skillet to a depth of 1" and heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°. Working in batches, fry tomatoes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Spread cut sides of each roll with pimiento cheese. Place rolls, pimiento cheese side up, on a baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Build sandwiches with rolls, cooked bacon, and fried green tomatoes.
• DO AHEAD: Pimiento cheese can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.