Fried Green Tomato And Pancetta Panini Recipes

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICHES

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.

PANCETTA FRESH MOZZARELLA PANINI

Steps:

• In a frying pan cook pancetta for about one minute, turning once.
• Cut ciabatta rolls open and spread a thick layer of apricot preserves.
• Add 4 slices of fresh mozzarella and pancetta to each roll and close sandwich.
• In a panini grill pan or cast iron skillet, cook sandwiches on both sides to melt cheese and crisp bread.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

EASY CRISPY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH PANKO AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes into quarter-inch rounds. Prepare two bowls, beat the eggs lightly in one shallow bowl and mix the cheese, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste in the other shallow dish.
• In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil to medium-high heat. When the heated oil has reached the appropriate temperature, reduce the heat to medium low. Next, quickly dip tomato slices into the egg being sure to dip both sides completely then transfer into the parmesan panko mixture.
• Place the sliced tomatoes into the hot oil in a single layer being careful to adjust the heat if the oil splatters. Fry each slice until browned and crispy before flipping, about 3-4 minutes. Be sure to monitor the tomato slices so they don't burn.
• Once the slices have a crispy coating and are browned, remove the tomato slices from the oil and place on a paper towel lined plate or wire rack. Arrange on a platter, topped with sliced fresh mozzarella, chopped fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND PANCETTA PANINI

Steps:

• Put 1 cup of the flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup flour, the cornmeal, salt and pepper. Put the eggs in another bowl. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper. Dredge the tomatoes in flour and dip them into the eggs, letting the excess drip off. Then dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture. Place on a plate. In a deep sauté pan over medium heat, warm the 1/4 cup olive oil and 3 Tbs. pancetta fat until almost smoking. Working in batches, fry the tomatoes, turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more pancetta fat to the pan as needed. Transfer the tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Preheat an electric panini press according to the manufacturers instructions. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Lay the slices, oiled side down, on a work surface. Place the cheese on half of the slices, dividing evenly. Top with the pancetta, 2 or 3 tomato slices and one of the other bread slices, oiled side up. Place the sandwiches on the panini press and cook according to the manufacturers instructions until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board. Place 1/4 cup arugula inside each sandwich and cut in half. Serve immediately. Serves 4.