The Elvis Sandwich (Grilled Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana) Recipe

Name: The Elvis Sandwich (Grilled Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana) Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 strips thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter; 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 8 (1 inch-thick) slices brioche loaf (see note); 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons bourbon; 4 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds

Note: Day-old bread is best for this recipe. If you can't find brioche loaf substitute with challah.

The Elvis Sandwich (Grilled Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana)

Active: 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves: 4 sandwiches

Makes: 4

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8 strips thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
8 (1 inch-thick) slices brioche loaf (see note)
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons bourbon
4 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds

Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel lined-plate and cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Stir into peanut butter; reserve.
Transfer rendered fat to small bowl.
Combine butter and granulated sugar in small bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat. Spread on 1 side of each bread slice.
Heat 2 tablespoons fat in now empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add bananas and brown sugar and cook until caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add bourbon, and ignite with match. When flames die down, transfer to plate.
Spread each sliced of bread (on the plain side) with about 3 tablespoons peanut butter mixture.
Distribute banana slices evenly among 4 bread slices, then invert remaining 4 slices over them and press gently to adhere.
Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, 2 at a time, until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to cooling rack and allow to set about 3 minutes prior to serving. Serve warm.

Special equipment

large nonstick skillet, paper towels, cooling rack

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The Elvis Sandwich (Grilled Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1296	Calories
85g	Fat
104g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	1296
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85g	109%
Saturated Fat 29g	144%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Sodium 1229mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 104g	38%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 10mg	51%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1230mg	26%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.