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Understandably, residents of Tennessee feel a sense of pride when they think of their home state. There are many iconic things that have come out of Tennessee; the Vols, Kenny Chesney, the 1982 World's Fair, and the ELVIS SANDWICH RECIPE.

Oh yes, this well-known peanut butter and banana sandwich has had many variations but will always be known as an Elvis sandwich. Some people say that this unhealthy sandwich may have contributed to Elvis's death; others have called it a genius. Whatever you think of this odd concoction of food, Tennesseans are proud to claim it.

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The Peanut Butter, Banana and Bacon Sand...
How To Make An Elvis Sandwich
Elvis Sandwich Recipe Variations
To Have Bacon Or Not
How To Make An Elvis Sandwich Video
More About The Elvis Sandwich
Elvis Presley Cookbooks
More Elvis Presley Reading
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The legend of the Elvis Sandwich Recipe.

Often referred to as the Elvis sandwich and sometimes even called just the Elvis, this peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich consists of exactly those ingredients - two pieces of bread toasted, peanut butter, a sliced banana and some fried bacon. Honey is optional. The whole sandwich is usually grilled as you would a grilled cheese sandwich.

The recipe for Elvis' sandwich is available in many cookbooks, magazine articles and newspapers and can even be found as an item to purchase in restaurants that sell pb sandwiches like P.B. Loco and Peanut Butter & Co.

People refer to the peanut butter and banana sandwich as one of Elvis Presley's favorites but his food cravings are infamous and include other specialties like Fool's Gold Loaf, which consists of an Italian bread loaf loaded with bacon, peanut butter and grape jelly.

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Elvis' love of this sandwich is legendary. However, bacon is not always a part of the recipe although in a book about Elvis' mom, Gladys Presley, it is claimed that he consumed and even wolfed down his favorite sandwich with crisp bacon.

Another story says that he ate his sandwiches with peanut butter, caramelized banana and crispy bacon. The Good, the Bad, and the Yummy states that "Elvis might have been horribly misguided about drugs and sequins, but he got one thing right -- peanut butter and banana sandwiches". They recommend using one half of a banana and one piece of bacon on each sandwich and then grilling it all together in a pan with melted butter.

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Nutritional Fact
The average "Elvis Sandwich"
has 400 calories and
about 30 grams of fat...
before the bacon is added!

How To Make An Elvis Sandwich

Elvis Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe

Basic Elvis Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bread
Smooth peanut butter
1 banana
Butter

Preparation

Melt the butter on medium heat in a skillet. Spread peanut butter on both slices of bread. Slice the banana length wise and lay it on one slice of bread. Cover with the other slice of bread. Fry the sandwich on both sides (2 minutes each) until the peanut butter is melted.

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Elvis Sandwich Recipe Variations

Different ways to make an Elvis Sandwich

There is so much controversy about how Elvis made his sandwich. Some say it had bacon, some say it was added later. There are those that say it was fried in bacon grease instead of butter. Some say it has mashed bananas while others say they were pan fried with honey. The list goes on and on. I'm not sure we will ever know.

The recipe I gave you was very basic. You can personalize it any way you like. Below are a list of links to even more Elvis sandwich recipes. Some are very basic, others very fancy. Read through and decide which ones you would like to try. No matter how you decide to make your Elvis Sandwich, I'm sure it will be quite a pleasure.

The Elvis: Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana: This version of the Elvis Sandwich features honey drizzled bananas and crispy bacon.
Elvis Sandwich from All Recipes: This is the basic recipe with bacon added.
Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe From Epicurious: This recipe uses mashed bananas.
The Elvis Sandwich Recipe: This recipe combines the Elvis Sandwich with strawberry jam and maple syrup.
The Elvis Sandwich Recipe: This recipe adds powdered sugar to the original.
Paula Deen's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe: Leave it to Paula Deen...her Elvis sandwich has honey and cinnamon right in the sandwich. After frying it is coated in a cinnamon/sugar mix.

Elvis Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich by Jamieanne

Basic Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Looks delicious! Photo by Jamieanne on Flickr.

To Have Bacon Or Not

That is the question

Whether Elvis had bacon on his original sandwich or not, I want to know how you would prefer it.

Should the Elvis Sandwich have bacon on it?

Of course! Bacon makes everything better.

J9a2m6e8s5B says:

I love bacon! Might as well try it in it's original form.

scarlettohairy says:

Why not? If you want to eat this go ahead and add the wonderful taste of bacon!

tandemonimom says:

I've never tried this sandwich (and WON'T) but on general principle I have to say bacon DOES make everything better!

Hairdresser007 says:

I usually like it plain but will try it with bacon. I think it is fine but will probably just stick with the plain version but fried with butter of course!

Susan52 says:

If Elvis says bacon, then bacon it is.

Treasures-By-Brenda says:

It wouldn't be THE ELVIS SANDWICH without the bacon, would it?

LotusMalas says:

Bacon DOES make everything better :-)

clouda9 says:

Yum and yes add the bacon!

LKW31 says:

Absolutely with bacon, but I think it would need to be extra crispy!

j_barnhart4 says:

I've never been one to shy away from a little grease. I say bacon all the way!

No Way! This sandwich is already unhealthy.

jennysue19 says:

not for me. I like just peanut butter and banana in a brown floury bread roll, ow wholemeal bread sandwich. Not fried. I'm supposed to be cutting down to lose weight so it was a real treat today!

Mistel says:

I think the Peanut butter and bananas would be enough for me to get quesy, without adding the bacon to the mix

Gloriousconfusion says:

I think banana and peanut is enough of a good thing. Any two of these three fillings might taste all right, but THREE??? One might say it's over-egging the gingerbread!

Tipi says:

Its a banana a day, that keeps the doctor away. And, peanut butter is very healthy too. On on whole wheat bread, oh yey!

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

Peanut butter and banana isn't unhealthy, the bacon grease is superfilous and no one would miss it, except perhaps Elvis and it killed him (well that and the prescription drugs. )

poutine says:

It's already loaded with calories, the bacon would be too much.

Pukeko says:

We make peanut butter and banana all the time, I never thought of it as unhealthy before. After all, it is ground nuts and fruit :)

Joan4 says:

We have never tried bacon on a banana sandwich. I use mayo and bananas. Hubby likes peanut butter, mayo and bananas. I am not going to tell him about the bacon! or the frying! sounds fantastic, but .....

Heather426 says:

We like the bacon on the side and the sandwich deep fried. I am from Southern genes, in fact, I'm related to Elvis who was born in Missippippi where some of my relatives still live.

bethd821 says:

I do love bacon, but just can't imagine it would taste good with peanut butter and banana. Might have to try it to find out after I take an extra dose of Lipitor!

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Mistel Jan 24, 2012 @ 5:20 pm | delete

I think this article one Elvis sandwiches is very interesting, however I don't think I could stomach one myself. :)

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scarlettohairy Jan 24, 2012 @ 4:29 pm | delete

I'm not a fan of bananas but have eaten peanut butter on bananas, which make them more palatable. Won't be eating the sandwich though.

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Tipi Nov 9, 2011 @ 8:15 am | delete

I was pretty young when I heard about Elvis' favorite sandwich and had to try it. I like them, and just might have to have one again soon.

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tandemonimom Dec 17, 2010 @ 9:40 am | delete

I can remember my mom putting PB on bread and slicing bananas on top. I never ate it, though!

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prosperity66 Dec 15, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete

Never heard of an Elvis sandwich before, but in all honesty, I'm happy to not know about such a mixture :(
Any way, it's well presented...

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puerdycat Dec 14, 2010 @ 7:26 pm | delete

I didn't know it was called the Elvis sandwich. I first had a relative, PB, bananas & avacodo on top of Mt. Ranier in 1973! I always liked something green or Bacon, YUUUUMY, in it. Thanks for this!

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Jhangora Dec 14, 2010 @ 6:18 pm | delete

Though I am a big fan of the king, I'll have to admit that Bacon with Bananas is not my favorite combination. I'd leave the more adventurous amongst us to try out this recipe.

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Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 14, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete

Last year at the state fair they sold deep fried butter. The supposedly healthier we get the more unhealthy we get.