FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICHES

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This is one of my favorite quick-fix suppers. I'm sure a lot of people have never tried fried green tomatoes, but they're yummy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika
3 medium green tomatoes, sliced
12 bacon strips
12 slices sourdough bread, toasted
6 slices provolone cheese
Leaf lettuce, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1076mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.