Fried Green Tomatoes with Tomato and Cheese

• 4–6 green tomatoes
• 4–6 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• ½ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup white flour
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• Italian seasoning
• Oil for frying
• 4–6 red tomatoes, chilled and sliced
• ½ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper

Ingredients for 7 servings (2 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Slice the green tomatoes into ¼-inch (0.75 cm) slices.

2. 2

   Combine eggs and milk, whisking until smooth.

3. 3

   Combine salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, and flour.

4. 4

   Combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.

5. 5

   Dip each tomato slice into the egg mixture. Coat with the flour mixture. Dip again into the egg mixture, then finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.

6. 6

   Fry breaded tomato slices in oil until golden brown on all sides.

   Stovetop
7. 7

   Serve by placing one slice of fried green tomato on a small serving plate and generously sprinkling with Parmesan cheese, and top the Parmesan cheese layer with one slice of chilled red tomato.

8. 8

   Sprinkle entire dish with a pinch of Parmesan and dash of salt and black pepper.