Pimento-BLT Sheet-Pan Sliders

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Pimento-BLT Sheet-Pan Sliders

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 35 minutes • Serves: 12

12 slices thick-cut bacon
1 package (12 ounces) savory butter rolls, split lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pimento cheese
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices Roma tomatoes
3/4 cup baby arugula
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1.Adjust 2 oven racks to upper and lower positions; preheat oven to 375°. Line 3 rimmed baking pans with aluminum foil. Place bacon in single layer on 2 prepared pans; bake 25 minutes or until crisp, rotating pans halfway through cooking. Transfer bacon to cutting board; cut slices crosswise into thirds.

2.Spread cut sides of top halves of rolls with cheese. Place bottom halves of rolls, cut side up, on remaining prepared pan; top with bacon, tomatoes, arugula and top halves of rolls, cheese side down. Brush tops of sliders with butter; cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes or until heated through. Makes 12 sliders.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 slider):
260 Calories, 17g Fat (7g Saturated), 54mg Cholesterol, 791mg Sodium,
15g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 3g Added Sugars, 13g Protein

Smart Swaps:
> Thick-cut tomatoes boost vitamin C and lycopene—antioxidants linked to heart health—while adding juicy balance to the salty bacon.