The Chew: Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe

The Chew: Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese

It’s hard to think of anything more delicious than fried green tomatoes, but thanks to Clinton Kelly, now there is such a thing! “Why not put them in a sandwich?” Clinton thought to himself. He came up with an open-faced Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese. Clinton had been struggling with his garden this season because of chipmunks, so he was pretty upset over how many tomatoes he lost. Out of nine plants, he got five total tomatoes! He made great use of those two green tomatoes that he had, however, which is exactly what you should do!

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The Chew: Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe Ingredients

• 2 green tomatoes – stem removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• vegetable oil – to fry
• 1/2 C flour
• 1/2 C buttermilk
• 1/2 C cornmeal
• 4 slices Pullman loaf – sliced 1/2-inch thick

For the Remoulade:

• 1/4 C grainy mustard
• 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 C mayonnaise
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp capers – roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves – peeled, finely minced

To Assemble:

• chopped chives – to garnish
• 1 C cheddar cheese – shredded
• hot sauce

The Chew: Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese Recipe Directions

1. Preheat an inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet to 360 degrees
2. Adjust the oven rack to the top shelf and preheat the broiler
3. Put a baking rack inside of a baking sheet
4. Prepare three baking dishes, one with flour, cayenne, salt, and pepper, one with buttermilk and egg whisked together, and the third with cornmeal
5. Dredge the tomato slices in flour, shaking to remove any excess flour
6. Dip into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in cornmeal, shaking to remove any excess
7. Put into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side
8. Remove to the baking rack
9. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick saute pan, add butter and heat over medium
10. Put the bread into the saute pan and let cook until golden brown and roasted, approximately 3 minutes per side
11. Remove the toasted bread slices to a baking sheet

For the Remoulade:

1. In a large bowl, add the grainy mustard, mayonnaise, horseradish, paprika, hot sauce, capers, and garlic, then stir
2. Season with salt and pepper

To Assemble:

1. Spread a spoonful of remoulade on each slice of bread
2. Top each piece of bread with 2 fried green tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese
3. Put the baking sheet under the broiler until the cheese melts, about 1 minutes
4. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve with hot sauce