The Elvis Sandwich (Grilled Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana) Recipe
The greatest column since sliced bread.
Note: Day-old bread is best for this recipe. If you can't find brioche loaf substitute with challah.
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- Yield:makes 4 sandwiches
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:30 minutes
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
Directions
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1.
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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2.
Transfer rendered fat to small bowl.
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3.
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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4.
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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5.
Spread each sliced of bread (on the plain side) with about 3 tablespoons peanut butter mixture.
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6.
Distribute banana slices evenly among 4 bread slices, then invert remaining 4 slices over them and press gently to adhere.
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7.
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.
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