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Note: Day-old bread is best for this recipe. If you can't find brioche loaf substitute with challah.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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8 strips thick-cut bacon, coarsely chopped
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1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
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8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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8 (1 inch-thick) slices brioche loaf (see note)
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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3 tablespoons bourbon
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4 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Directions
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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.
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Transfer rendered fat to small bowl.
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Combine butter and granulated sugar in small bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat. Spread on 1 side of each bread slice.
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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.
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Spread each sliced of bread (on the plain side) with about 3 tablespoons peanut butter mixture.
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Distribute banana slices evenly among 4 bread slices, then invert remaining 4 slices over them and press gently to adhere.
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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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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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1296 | Calories |
85g | Fat |
104g | Carbs |
38g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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. |