INGREDIENTS
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Two 7-ounce jars diced pimientos
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Two 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar, finely grated
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One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
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4 medium green tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
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1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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3 large eggs
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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Oil, for frying
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8 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
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8 slices white sandwich bread
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1 small head romaine lettuce