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Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

By Jane Stern and Michael Stern

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Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana SandwichRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably smooth)
2 slices white sandwich bread
1 small ripe banana, mashed with a fork (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.

    Step 2

    Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total.

    Step 3

    Eat immediately with a knife and fork.

TagsSandwichBananaFruitPeanut ButterLunchBrunchVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessFryGourmet
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