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1 pound thick-cut bacon (about 8 slices)
6 ounces sharp cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 TBSPs chopped roasted red pepper from a jar
2 TBSPs chopped pickled jalapeƱos
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
24 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed, halved
3 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4 " thick
3 cups mixed greens or trimmed arugula
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Bake bacon on 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets, rotating halfway through, until bacon is brown and crisp, 18-20 minutes; drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, mix cheese, mayonnaise, red pepper, and jalapeƱos in a medium bowl; season pimiento cheese with salt and pepper.
Spread half of bread slices with pimiento cheese.
Build sandwiches with bacon, tomatoes, mixed greens, and remaining bread slices.
Do ahead: Pimiento cheese can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
Sandwiches can be assembled 3 hours ahead; wrap tightly and chill.
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