Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Tomatoes 10 Southern Tomato Recipes Just Like Mamaw Used To Make Make them before the season ends. By Courtney Kassel Courtney Kassel Courtney Kassel is a Brooklyn-based writer and recipe developer with over five years of experience writing and producing food content for various media outlets including Food Network, Food52, Paper Magazine, and more. She is driven by the idea of making the most of every meal, snack, and every bite in between. This means staying on the lookout for new trends and product releases, constantly cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, and spending way too much time on TikTok for "work." In her spare time, she also writes Sifted, a newsletter of recipe recommendations and general food musings. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 2, 2024 Close Photo: dotdash meredith food studios 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. 01 of 11 Best Fried Green Tomatoes Dot Dash Meredith Food Studios 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." View Recipe 02 of 11 Southern Tomato Sandwich Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram 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." View Recipe 03 of 11 Southern Tomato Pie dotdash meredith food studios 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. View Recipe 04 of 11 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. View Recipe 05 of 11 Scalloped Tomatoes lutzflcat 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. View Recipe 06 of 11 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 View Recipe 07 of 11 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. View Recipe 08 of 11 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. View Recipe 09 of 11 Cucumber Tomato Salad Dotdash Meredith Food Studio "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 View Recipe 10 of 11 Okra and Tomatoes 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 View Recipe 11 of 11 More Inspiration Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 15 Classic Dishes My Southern In-Laws Taught Me to Cook 25 Southern Sunday Suppers the Whole Family Will Love 13 Southern Grandma Desserts That Taste Like Home Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit