Appetizers : Fried Green Tomatoes

• 3 medium firm green tomatoes
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1/4 cup TABASCO® brand Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce
  
• 1/2 cup dried seasoned bread crumbs
  
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  

Cut tomatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices with serrated knife. Beat egg with TABASCO^® Green Sauce in shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in second shallow bowl.

Dip tomato slices into egg mixture, then into bread crumbs, shaking off excess.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, a few slices at a time; cook until golden on both sides, turning once. Repeat with remaining butter and tomato slices. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.