Fried Green Tomatoes

This country-style fried green tomato recipe is a great side dish for summer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 5 green tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 0.5 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together flour, salt, and pepper. Place crushed saltine crackers in another bowl, and beaten eggs in a third bowl.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip each tomato slice in egg to coat, then in flour mixture. Dip floured tomato slice back into egg, and then into cracker crumbs.

Step 3

Place coated tomato slices in the hot skillet. Fry until golden brown on each side, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more butter to the pan, if necessary. Serve hot.