Ingredients

  • 7 slices cubed bread
  • 1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb. cubed ham
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 lb. sliced bacon
  • 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 4 medium green tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise to 1/4-inch thick slices

Method

  • Fry bacon; drain and crumble.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
  • Mix together cornmeal, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon bacon grease with half of cooking oil. Coat tomato slices well with cornmeal mixture.
  • When grease is sizzling hot, cook tomatoes on both sides until crisp and lightly brown.
  • Repeat with remaining.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Transfer fried tomatoes to a large plate; sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Serve hot.