The Elvis
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with “The Elvis,” a legendary sandwich inspired by The King himself! This decadent creation layers creamy peanut butter, ripe banana slices, crispy bacon, and an optional drizzle of honey between two slices of golden, buttery pan-fried bread. With a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 11 minutes, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or a nostalgic snack. Whether you’re looking for a unique twist on a classic sandwich or a taste of rock ‘n’ roll history, this crispy, warm delight is sure to hit all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices White bread
- 2 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 medium Ripe banana
- 2 slices Cooked bacon
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients: Cook 2 slices of bacon until crispy and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice half a banana into thin rounds.
Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Arrange the banana slices evenly over one slice of the peanut buttered bread.
Place the cooked bacon slices on top of the bananas. Drizzle with honey if desired for extra sweetness.
Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, peanut butter side facing in.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. While it heats, spread butter on the outer sides of the sandwich (1/2 tablespoon per side).
Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve warm. Enjoy your Elvis sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 674 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
