Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika3 medium green tomatoes, sliced12 bacon strips12 slices sourdough bread, toasted6 slices provolone cheeseLeaf lettuce, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard

Preparation

In a shallow dish, combine flour and seasonings; dip tomatoes in the mixture and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.

Remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook tomatoes for 2 minutes on each side; drain on paper towels.

Place six slices of toast on a baking sheet. Layer with three tomato slices, two bacon strips and a cheese slice. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce if desired.

Spread mayonnaise and mustard on remaining toast if desired; place over lettuce.