- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 560 kcal
Quick summary
“Inspired by the famous combination loved by Elvis Presley, this sandwich brings together peanut butter, banana, and crispy bacon. The snack is slowly browned in butter until crispy crust and hot and melted filling.”
What you need to know
- The well-toasted bacon, drained on paper towels, offers essential salty crunchiness to the sweet filling.
- Quickly browning the banana slices in the skillet concentrates the natural sugars and softens the fruit.
- Toasting in butter over medium-low heat warms the interior, melting the paste without burning the bread.
Ingredients
Main
- slices Quality white sandwich bread
- tablespoons Unsalted butter
- tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
- unit Ripe (but firm) banana
- tiras Smoked bacon strips
Instructions
Principal
- Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to absorb excess fat. Set aside.
- Peel the banana and cut it into slices approximately 0.5 cm thick. In the same skillet (with a little of the bacon fat, if you want more flavor, or cleaned with a drizzle of butter), brown the banana slices quickly for about 1 minute on each side, until they are lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Spread the peanut butter evenly over one side of each slice of sandwich bread. Make sure to cover the slices well. This is the creamy heart of the sandwich, so be generous with the peanuts.
- On two slices of bread with peanut butter, distribute the golden banana slices. On top, add the crispy bacon strips you prepared. Don't worry about breaking the strips for a better fit, the important thing is the distribution of flavor.
- Close the sandwiches with the two remaining slices of bread, also with the peanut butter facing inward. Press lightly so the filling compacts. The secret of this recipe is the balanced assembly.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Place a sandwich in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, until the bread is crispy and golden, and the peanut butter begins to warm. Repeat with the other sandwich. The most important tip is patience for a perfect golden brown.
- Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy the irresistible combination of textures and flavors. This is the moment to feel the true spirit of the King!
Chef's tips
- Use ripe but firm bananas so the slices don't fall apart when browning in the pan.
- Press the sandwich with a spatula during preparation so the bread slices adhere to the hot filling.
- Melt the butter directly in the skillet instead of spreading it on the bread to create an even golden color.
Variations
- Version with wildflower honey: drizzle a little honey over the bananas and bacon before closing the sandwich slices.
- Aromatic version with cinnamon: sprinkle cinnamon powder over the banana slices while they are browning on the heat.
- Sandwich press version: toast the sandwich in the preheated and butter-greased electric press for 4 continuous minutes.
Substitutions
- White sandwich bread can be substituted with sliced brioche bread or soft sourdough bread slices.
- Creamy peanut butter can be substituted with crunchy peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Traditional smoked bacon can be substituted with thin slices of crispy smoked loin or turkey bacon.
How to store
Consume the sandwich immediately after leaving the skillet to enjoy the contrast of crunchiness and melted filling. Leftovers kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours lose the crispy crust of the bread and the crunchy point of the bacon.
Can it be frozen?
Freezing the assembled sandwich is not recommended, as the banana releases water, the bread softens, and the bacon loses its texture. The already fried bacon can be frozen individually for up to 1 month and quickly reheated before assembly.
What to serve with
Pairs perfectly with a cup of hot unsweetened brewed coffee, short espresso, or a glass of cold milk.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fry the bacon in the microwave to speed up preparation?
Yes, arrange the strips between sheets of paper towel and heat for 3 to 4 minutes on high power until crispy.
How do I prevent the bread from burning before the filling is fully heated?
Keep the heat between medium and low and cover the skillet for 1 minute during toasting to concentrate internal heat.
Can the sandwich be served cold without going to the skillet?
It can be eaten cold, but the heat of the butter in the skillet softens the paste and enhances the contrast of flavors.
Does peanut butter need to contain added sugar?
It is not necessary, the 100% pure whole paste works very well, as the ripe banana provides enough sweetness.
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