Ingredients
12 slices bacon (about 11 ounces)
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
5 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
12 slices white sandwich bread
8 leaves butter lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and middle thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon in a single layer and sprinkle with brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast bacon on upper rack until crisp and tomatoes on middle rack until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Combine mayonnaise, jalapeno, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and spread on bread. Assemble sandwiches with bread, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce.
