Fried Green Tomato Burgers

• Meat

  • 8 slices Bacon, cooked
  • 2 lbs Ground chuck

• Produce

  • 1 Green tomato, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices, large

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Condiments

  • 1 Thousand island dressing
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 4 slices Monterey jack cheese with peppers
  • 3 1/2 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup Self-rising cornmeal mix
  • 1 Vegetable oil or bacon grease

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 4 Kaiser rolls

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
• 8 slices bacon, cooked
• 4 Kaiser rolls, split and toasted
• Thousand Island dressing
• 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal mix (Jiffy)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 large green tomato, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• vegetable oil or bacon grease (leftover from frying the bacon) for frying

Directions

• In a medium bowl, combine ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, stirring well.
• Form mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties
• Grill until done to your guests preference.
• Place 1 cheese slice over each patty; cover until cheese is melted.
• Place patty on the bottom half of the bun, add bacon and fried green tomatoes.
• Drizzle Thousand Island dressing on top.
• Cover with bun top and serve immediately.
• Slice tomato into thing 1/4-inch slices.
• In a small bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour, and remaining 2 teaspoons seasoned salt.
• In a separate small bowl, lightly beat egg.
• Dip both sides of each tomato slice in beaten egg, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• In a medium nonstick skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch (I used the bacon grease from the fried bacon).
• Heat over medium heat.
• Add tomatoes; cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.