Best 9 Fried Green Tomato Casserole Recipes

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Southern cooking is known for its unique and flavorful dishes, and fried green tomato casserole is a staple in many households. This classic dish combines the tangy taste of unripe tomatoes with a crispy breadcrumb topping, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable fried green tomato casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 cup buttermilk
3 large unripe (green) tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Nonstick cooking spray, for the tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
Fine sea salt
1 large egg yolk (from a pasteurized egg)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • For the tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large flat bowl or pie plate, whisk together the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Put the breadcrumbs into a second pie plate and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Pour the buttermilk into a third pie plate. Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel. Dredge them first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then in the buttermilk, and then finally in the panko, patting to coat completely. Place onto the lined sheet pans, spaced about 1 inch apart. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, then flip the tomatoes, spray the tops lightly with nonstick spray, rotate the pans and bake until golden brown, an additional 15 minutes.
  • For the Cajun-spiced aioli: Meanwhile, sprinkle the minced garlic with salt and use the back of a knife to press it into a paste. Add the garlic and egg yolk to a stainless steel bowl along with the lemon juice and Dijon mustard; whisk to combine. Combine the oils in a container with a spout that will allow for easy controlled pouring. While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a slow steady stream (see Cook's Note). Stir in the Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste.
  • Serve the tomatoes on a platter with a bowl of the Cajun-spiced aioli.

GREEN TOMATO CASSEROLE



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I love the tangy taste of fried green tomatoes, but they are, well...fried! And messy to make. I developed this recipe to help assuage my hunger for fried green tomatoes, and yes, it does the job quite well. Without all the grease and batter, the tangy taste of the tomato can really shine through!

Provided by Kevin Andrews

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 green tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
16 green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
5 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix green tomatoes, celery, green onions, and cilantro together in a 2-quart casserole dish. Whisk soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; pour over vegetable mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes; stir about 20 minutes into cooking to redistribute sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1483.7 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

PANKO FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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Panko bread crumbs have a coarser texture than ordinary bread crumbs, which you can also use to coat the tomatoes. However, the panko crumbs will give them a uniquely light and crispy texture. -Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
5 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Oil for deep-fat frying
Salt

Steps:

  • In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs. Dip tomatoes in flour, then in eggs; coat with bread crumbs., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry tomatoes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO PARMESAN



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Rather than the traditional eggplant Parmesan, I found that using fried green tomatoes gives a better flavor and texture!

Provided by bertholf

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
10 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl until smooth. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg and coat with bread crumbs. Arrange on baking sheets in a single layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Pour 3 cups spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with a layer of tomato slices. Layer half of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Repeat layers with remaining spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle basil on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1675.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

GREEN TOMATO CASSEROLE



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This time of year if your from the south, tomatos everywhere!! A friend of mine from the Pilot Club shared this with me several years ago. It's great hot or cold.

Provided by Redallnite

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium green tomatoes, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, soften

Steps:

  • Arrange one layer of tomatoes in the bottom of 1 ½ quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper 1/3 of bread crumbs and 1/3 cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice omitting the cheese from the top.
  • Dot butter over the bread crumbs on top.
  • Cover and bake at 400 degrees for one hour.
  • Add remaining cheese, bake uncovered until cheese melts.

GREEN TOMATO AND VIDALIA ONION GRATIN



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 pound bacon
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 large Vidalia onions, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
4 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
6 ounces sharp white Cheddar, grated, about 1 1/2 cups

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add the bread crumbs to a small bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet and stir into the bread crumbs. Add the onion rounds to the skillet in batches and cook, without breaking the round slices apart, until there is some golden color, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • To assemble the gratin, overlap the green tomato slices in 1 row in a large baking dish, about 9 by 11 inches. Next, make a row slightly overlapping of the partially cooked onion rounds, being careful to keep the slices intact. Repeat steps until all tomatoes and onions are used. Season tomatoes and onions lightly with salt and heavily with pepper. Crumble the bacon over the vegetables; sprinkle the grated Cheddar over the top followed by the bread crumbs. Bake until the cheese is bubbly, about 30 to 45 minutes. If the top is getting too brown, loosely cover with foil.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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This seasonal southern recipe for fried green tomatoes is from Amy Goldman.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium (about 3 1/2 pounds) green tomatoes
3 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
5 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup cornmeal
4 cups olive oil
Aioli, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim 1/2-inch from the stem and blossom ends of tomatoes. Slice tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Season tomato slices with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; set aside. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2-teaspoon salt, and 1/4-teaspoon pepper; set aside.
  • Place panko in a shallow bowl along with cornmeal, remaining teaspoon salt, and 1/2-teaspoon pepper; stir to combine and set aside.
  • Working with one tomato slice at a time, coat tomatoes with flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, followed by breadcrumb mixture. Transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat process with remaining slices.
  • Heat 2 cups oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, carefully place tomatoes into the heated oil in a single layer. Fry until golden, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. After frying half of the tomato slices, discard oil and heat remaining 2 cups oil in skillet; continue frying remaining tomato slices. Serve tomatoes immediately with aioli.

OLD-FASHIONED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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When I was growing up, these were a summertime favorite with my family. Back then, we just dipped the tomato slices in flour and fried them in butter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Coat tomato slices with flour mixture. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Fry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (AUTHENTIC)



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These are the Fried Green Tomatoes right from the motion picture, "Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe". They are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 green tomatoes
5 cups canola oil or 6 cups vegetable oil
1 cup bacon drippings
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • While preparing the dipping process for the tomatoes, heat oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
  • You will need a slotted spoon to drop the tomatoes into the hot oil.
  • De-core and cut the ends off the green tomatoes.
  • Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thickness and set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a small bowl, set aside only 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the milk and eggs to create an egg wash.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, cornmeal and salt.
  • Add celery salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.
  • This is the cornmeal breading mixture for the tomatoes.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to place the breaded tomatoes on after the final dredging.
  • Begin the dipping process by dredging the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally through the cornmeal breading mixture.
  • Repeat this process until all the tomatoes are breaded.
  • Once the oil has reached 350 degrees, begin frying the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
  • The tomatoes will float to the top when finished cooking.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the tomatoes evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a well-seasoned breading mixture to give the casserole extra flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tomatoes. This will prevent them from getting crispy.
  • Cook the casserole until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole hot with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomato casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With its crispy fried tomatoes, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful breading, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you have a few green tomatoes on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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