Grilled Pimiento Cheese and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich (GPC)

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 shredded mozzarella
• 3/4 shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/4 mayonnaise
• 2 cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 chopped roasted red pepper
• 1/2 hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• 2 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 hot pepper sauce
• 1 all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 garlic powder
• 1 paprika
• 2 panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• Vegetable oil (for frying; about 3 cups)
• 4 ciabatta rolls, split
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
• A deep-fry thermometer