Flavor Explosion: Master Karen’s Fried Green Tomatoes!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2largegreen tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½cupmilk

  • 2eggs

  • 1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1cupbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Season each tomato slice with sugar, salt, and pepper.

  2. Beat milk and eggs together in a bowl. Pour flour into another bowl.

  3. Gently press each tomato slice into flour to coat; shake off excess flour. Dip tomato slices into egg mixture, then press again into flour. Place breaded tomato slices onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.

  4. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large pan over medium heat. Place tomato slices in melted butter and cook until golden brown on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. Add more butter as need while frying.

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories621
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
50g
64%
Saturated Fat
30g
152%
Cholesterol
218mg
73%
Sodium
678mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
10g
20%
Vitamin C
21mg
24%
Calcium
81mg
6%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
322mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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