Best 8 Fried Green Tomatoes With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Fried green tomatoes are a Southern classic dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish. They are made with unripe green tomatoes that are coated in a flavorful breading and fried until golden brown. The resulting tomatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a slightly tart flavor that pairs perfectly with a creamy sauce. There are many different ways to make fried green tomatoes, but this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and satisfying dish that will surely impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH COMEBACK SAUCE



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Green tomatoes come in season once a year and there are so many great things about them. They're firm, crispy and perfect when soaked in brine. They have great flavor and when you fry them, you end up with this crispy, fresh, slightly oily flavor that is amazing with the famous comeback sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Grapeseed oil, for frying
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • For the comeback sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
  • For the fried green tomatoes: Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium shallow bowl. Gently add the tomato slices, cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Bring the tomatoes to room temperature. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4 inch of oil and heat until shimmering. Line a cooling rack with paper towels.
  • Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, garlic, paprika, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Shake any extra moisture from the tomatoes, then place in the cornmeal mixture one at a time, gently pressing and flipping once to coat all surfaces. Transfer to a large plate or platter.
  • Fry the tomatoes in batches until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to the prepared cooling rack and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with the comeback sauce on the side.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH HORSERADISH CREAM



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large green tomatoes
1 cup white cornmeal
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup yogurt, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 quart corn oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Wash, dry and slice the tomatoes into 3/8-inch thick. Transfer the tomatoes to a paper towel to drain.
  • Combine the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
  • In a second shallow bowl, combine the buttermilk and half of the yogurt.
  • Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, remaining yogurt, horseradish, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to make the horseradish cream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat the oil in a cast iron pan to 365 degrees F.
  • Dip the sliced tomatoes in the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess. Press them into the panko mixture and repeat until all the tomato slices have been coated.
  • Carefully lower the battered slices, in batches, into the hot oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on both sides, then move them to a wire rack to drain. Sprinkle them with remaining salt while they are still hot. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve immediately with the horseradish cream.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE



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Make and share this Fried Green Tomatoes With Creamy Horseradish Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 -4 green tomatoes
salt
1 egg white
1 cup self-rising cornmeal, mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Slice tomatoes about 3/8-inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with salt. In shallow dish, beat egg white with fork. Place corn meal mix on plate or in shallow dish.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dip tomatoes in egg mixture, then in corn meal mix to coat. Add tomato slices to skillet in single layer.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown; turn and cook until browned on other side.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients, adding butter as needed.
  • Serve warm with Horseradish Sauce.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
  • In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

QUICK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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"My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it," says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. "It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium green tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERMILK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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I did a search and came up with many fried green tomato recipes on here, but this one is different in that it uses buttermilk, and no cornmeal. Culinary lore says that ripe red tomatoes felt so much like human skin that eating them was considered improperly erotic. In any case, there was something suspect about this New World member of the nightshade family that the Spaniards first brought back to Europe. One solution to it's naughty nature was to eat green tomatoes, which are firm and not nearly as sweet as ripe ones. This version is delicious. Cook times are guestimates.

Provided by Stinkerbell

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 12-15 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon self rising flour, plus
1 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
3 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the eggs and buttermilk.
  • Whisk in the 1 TBS flour, 1/2 the salt and 1/2 the pepper.
  • Soak the tomatoes in this liquid for about half an hour.
  • Whisk together the remaining flour, salt and pepper.
  • Heat about 1 inch of oil to 350*F in a heavy skillet.
  • (I use my cast iron one).
  • Dredge the tomato slices, one at a time in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Fry the slices in hot oil.
  • Do NOT crowd.
  • (slices should not overlap as they cook).
  • Fry each side until it begins to turn brown.
  • Turn in the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Serve with tomato chutney.
  • Yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 448.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.2

GRILLED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CREAMY BASIL SAUCE



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Make use of unripened green tomatoes, grilled and dressed with basil sauce, in this simple side that goes well with fried chicken or grilled steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 green tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and lemon juice, and process until basil is finely chopped and sauce is smooth (add 1 to 2 teaspoons water if needed). Cut green tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and spoon sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES II



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Tomatoes dipped in a breadcrumb batter and fried to your heart's content.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 pound green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Stir together bread crumbs, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Coat tomatoes in the crumb mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry tomatoes for 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 226 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, unripe green tomatoes for frying. This will give them a better texture and flavor than ripe tomatoes.
  • Slice the tomatoes about 1/2 inch thick. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Dredge the tomato slices in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in bread crumbs. This will help them to brown nicely and stay crispy.
  • Fry the tomato slices in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the tomatoes will steam instead of fry.
  • Serve the fried green tomatoes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or hot sauce.
  • For the cream sauce, use a heavy cream for a richer flavor. You can also add your favorite herbs and spices to the sauce, such as garlic, onion, or parsley.
  • Serve the fried green tomatoes with the cream sauce over them. You can also garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil.

Conclusion:

Fried green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The cream sauce adds a rich and creamy flavor to the tomatoes, making them even more delicious. So next time you have a few green tomatoes on hand, be sure to try this recipe.

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