10 Southern Tomato Recipes Just Like Mamaw Used To Make

Make them before the season ends.

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From fried green tomatoes to tomato sandwiches to cheesy tomato pie, no one does tomatoes quite like the South. Here are eight of our favorite Southern tomato recipes that should be on your must-cook list before the season ends.

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

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You can't talk about Southern tomato recipes without mentioning fried green tomatoes, and this is one of our top-rated recipes for this dish. Take it from reviewer @TwoDCsPlus1 who writes, "These were the best fried green tomatoes I've ever had in my entire life. I followed the directions exactly and they couldn't have been any better."

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Southern Tomato Sandwich

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This sandwich from @nicolemcmom proves that sometimes simple is best! In this classic Southern summer staple, tomatoes shine and their juices combine with the salt, pepper, and mayonnaise to form a sweet sauce that soaks into the bread. As Nicole puts it, "The bread becomes slightly soggy, in the best way possible."

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Southern Tomato Pie

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It doesn't get more classic than a Southern tomato pie. Flaky crust, cheesy creamy filling, thick slices of tomato, and even more cheese because why not? If you've never made a tomato pie, we implore you to give this recipe a try before the season ends.

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Tomato and Bacon Jam

Author @3RDTIMESACHARM writes, "This was given to my mom by her best friend who is a Southern girl at heart. It is a sweet and savory flavor that you never forget." This is an ideal use for those less-than-perfect tomatoes left at the end of the season. Add it to grilled cheese or any favorite sandwich, use it as a spread on burgers, serve with cheese and crackers, or add as a topping for meatloaf.

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Scalloped Tomatoes

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Move over potatoes — these cheesy baked tomatoes are Southern comfort epitomized. Top with fresh basil and serve alongside your favorite protein for a hearty late summer dinner.

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Original Hot Brown

"A hot brown sandwich is a broiled, open-face turkey, bacon, tomato, and cheese sandwich. The recipe originally came from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. I have altered it based on how I have had it served in restaurants in Louisville," says recipe creator @BIKEMAMA96

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Green Tomato Relish

Make tomato season last all year long with this relish. If you've still got lots of green tomatoes on the vine at the end of the season, put them to good use and make a few jars of this tangy, sweet-and-savory condiment. As many reviewers pointed out, a jar of this makes a great gift at Christmastime — if you haven't eaten it all by then, that is.

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Southern-Style Tomato Gravy

This Southern-style gravy is creamy, smoky, and ultra-comforting on any grilled meat. Substitute fresh diced tomatoes for canned if you have them.

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Cucumber Tomato Salad

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"This marinated cucumber tomato salad with crisp cucumbers and ripe juicy tomatoes has a delicious tangy flavor. It's perfect for a warm summer day." —BogeyBill

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Okra and Tomatoes

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happytocook

"Husband has a new vegetable love. The bacon as a seasoning is definitely Southern, and okra grows like kudzu down here. You can stretch this into a one dish meal with sweet corn, ground beef and rice." —lilquiz

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