Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

Nonstick cooking spray

as needed

2 pound

Ground chuck

3 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

1.5 tsp

Paula Deen House Seasoning

0.5 cup

Vegetable oil

for frying

1 tbsp

Bacon renderings

for frying

1 piece

Green tomato

cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 pinch

Salt

1 cup

Buttermilk

0.25 cup

Self-rising cornmeal

1 cup

All-purpose flour

2 tsp

Paula Deen House Seasoning

4 slice

Monterey pepperjack cheese

8 slice

Bacon

cooked

4 unit

Onion rolls

split and toasted

1.5 cup

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Ketchup

0.25 cup

Dill relish

0.5 tsp

Paula Deen House Seasoning

1 dash

Hot sauce

to taste

1 unit

Hard-boiled egg

crushed finely

1 tsp

Lemon zest

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (350°F). Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2
~3 min

Combine ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and House Seasoning in a bowl and mix well.

Step 3
~3 min

Form the mixture into 4 patties.

Step 4
~3 min

Grill burgers, covered, for 5-6 minutes per side to desired doneness.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour vegetable oil (1/4 inch depth) and bacon renderings into a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Sprinkle tomato slices with salt.

Step 7
~3 min

Soak tomato slices in buttermilk.

Step 8
~3 min

Combine cornmeal, flour, and House Seasoning in a small bowl.

Step 9
~3 min

Dip both sides of each tomato slice in the flour mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Add tomatoes to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 11
~3 min

Place a slice of pepperjack cheese over each grilled patty.

Step 12
~3 min

Place 2 bacon slices on the bottom half of each toasted onion roll.

Step 13
~3 min

Top with the cheeseburger, a fried green tomato slice, and Spicy Thousand Island Dressing.

Step 14
~3 min

Cover with the onion roll tops.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Step 16
~3 min

For the Spicy Thousand Island Dressing: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, dill relish, House Seasoning, hot sauce, crushed egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.

Step 17
~3 min

Store dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers are cooked to a safe internal temperature.

For extra crispy fried green tomatoes, double dip them in the flour mixture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Spicy Thousand Island dressing can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with french fries or sweet potato fries.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Fried green tomatoes are a staple of Southern cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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