The Elvis Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich with Bacon Recipe - Everyday Southwest Everyday Southwest The Elvis Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich with Bacon Recipe January 8, 2013 by Sandy 19 Comments Happy Birthday, Elvis! Celebrate the King’s birthday today by making his amazing Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich withBacon Recipe. The blackberries are my addition, call it my present to the King. I’ve always heard of Elvis’ love for fried banana sandwiches but, I have never actually had one. So, I did a little research to see what a fried banana sandwich is all about. Let’s just say they don’t call him The King for nothing. The sandwich is all melted, warm peanut butter, salty bacon and a little hint of banana between two crispy slices of bread. While looking for a description of Elvis’ favorite sandwich, I spent quite a bit of time surfing the web hunting for clues on how to make an authentic Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich. I searched the usual suspects like the Food Network, the Cooking Channel, cookbooks on Amazon.com, chefs like Nigella and Paula. They all had sandwiches that they claimed were the “Elvis” but, none of the offerings seemed fit for a king.

The sandwiches seemed more like a peanut butter and banana grilled cheese, not nearly the stuff legends are made of. That’s when I found it. A clue. A single sentence that gave me the feeling that this was something special. After following link after link from the Graceland site it’s self, I stumbled onto a description of the way Elvis’ mother, Gladys, made the sandwich. Of course. Mom. The description mentioned the bacon, the peanut butter, the bread and then, as an after thought, “she fried the bananas in the bacon fat.” Cue angels singing and lightbulb moments. That was it. The secret of the Elvis Peanut Butter and Fried Banana Sandwich was, in deed, “fried bananas.” To be truthful, I never saw a mention of blackberries. But, I checked on the internet to make sure blackberries grow in Mississippi. Besides, I can’t get the image of a little barefoot boy running down the dirt road leading home with his fists full of blackberries and the evidence of the ones he couldn’t carry staining his cheeks. I’ll have to admit that we started our birthday celebrations a little early. I wanted to have plenty of time to perfect “the Elvis” before sharing it with you.

And, it did take a time or two to get it right. Here are some tips you might want to follow: First, resist the urge of “more is more.” My first sandwich was so filled with peanut butter that it oozed out of the sandwich and into the pan after melting. It was delicious but, I found myself licking my fingers more than actually chewing. Too much blackberry jam will over take the bananas. Second, frying the bananas in the leftover bacon fat has the unexpected effect of “mellowing” out the banana flavor. I was surprised by this. I thought that cooking the bananas would concentrate the flavor. Be sure to cut them thicker that 1/4 inch and use as many slices as you would like. And, if you have bananas that are on the “green side,” all the better. Third, dust the bananas with flour before frying. As I cooked the bananas, I kept thinking about the word that always accompanies this sandwich… “fried.” Just cooking them in the pan didn’t seem to fit the word “fried.” The second batch I dusted in flour just like you do for southern fried chicken. Elvis is southern, it only makes sense that his mother would fry the bananas this way.

What I found was that the bananas got a very light “crust” on them and turned a prettier shade of golden brown. The flour must have sealed in some of the banana flavor and their taste was detected more easily in the sandwich Last, I thought the sandwich could use a little acidity. I had some blackberries in the fridge so I cooked them with a little sugar and lemon juice. Just cook them long enough to get them hot, really, and they will give up their juice when you smash them with a fork. I left mine very lumpy and rustic with a rather tart flavor. You can use a blackberry jam that is more tart than sweet to save time, if you’d like. I like to get the conversation going at dinner by having a little fun when we can. So we played some Elvis songs and ate in the kitchen where we could fry our sandwiches and eat them while they were hot. My family and I love to have little “friendly ” debates on topics like “the Doobie Brothers… with or without Michael McDonald? Kirk or Picard?

Last night’s topic was “who was a bigger influence on rock n’ roll… Elvis or Jim Morrison?” Whom ever you choose, there is no denying it, Elvis has the best sandwich… and the best cape…. and best hair… well, maybe Morrison has good hair… Keep in touch by following us on Twitter or “Like” us on Facebook. We love hearing from you! —posted by Sandy Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe : Nigella Lawson : Food Network 4.1 10 Good Jamie P.

2016-06-13T19:21:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published now you know why he is dead at 42 just like his mommy Anonymous 2016-01-09T18:39:28Z item not reviewed by moderator and published The original recipe calls for the entire sandwich to be dipped in a batter and then deep-fried in a pan of clarified butter, enough butter that the frying sandwich "swims" in the fat.<br /> Anonymous 2015-04-10T06:01:18Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I was lucky enough to see Elvis' cook demonstrate how she would make this sandwich for Elvis. This is not anything Elvis would accept, this is a healthy variation of his sandwich! She started with a whole stick of butter in the frying pan. Two tablespoons of PB would be a bite or two for Elvis. More stars if the Elvis name was not implied.

plscholar 2012-06-25T07:49:49Z item not reviewed by moderator and published That sounds good, but not a sandwich fit for a king, the photo even looks cafeteria thin. My Tennessee history professor uncle has always known it was a fried sandwich, grilling the bread (like a grilled cheese sandwich) and banana in butter and/or bacon grease, applying the grilled banana, peanut butter and crispy bacon . See wiki for some very interesting stories on this. TCB John W. 2011-07-18T12:45:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Excellent, really tasty and easy. Hits the spot Michael M. 2011-07-06T19:03:14Z item not reviewed by moderator and published but I was raised on just sliced bananas on bread and peanut butter....never cooked or seasoned.....delicious. j q. 2010-08-16T15:42:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Even if you don't really like bananas or peanut butter - you will love this!

It transcends the parts, and the whole is luscious! I M. 2008-01-17T19:08:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is fabulous!! telullah 2007-09-25T22:10:54Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is very good and simple to make. Bananas and peanut butter on toasted bread,yum! Christy H. 2007-04-19T21:12:09Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Though this didn't end well for Elvis did it! Anonymous 2015-04-22T14:59:17Z item not reviewed by moderator and published On TV Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich recipe | Epicurious.com I might be obsessed with this sandwich. Try it with a drizzle of honey. And make sure you have at least 4 slices of bread. You'll want a seconds. Trust me. LizAnn / Flag if Inappropriate A good friend of mine worked as a chef consultant for the Elvis Presley restaurant in Memphis before it opened.

He had a chance to talk with Elvis' personal chef and this recipe is close but not quite. According to her, the sandwich needs to be fried in one full stick of butter, not two baby tablespoons. I know the recipe posted is less likely to make you have a massive heart attack but if you want the real deal, don't skimp. A Cook from BBQ Capital of the USA / Flag if Inappropriate First time I've experienced peanut butter and banana combo in any form, and it was definitely impressive. I added a bit of grated chocolate, and applied both slices with peanut butter. I definitely recommend frying it, it gives it's a nice crispy edge and ensures the filling is warm, gooey and delicious. Nice, easy snack. billyfraser from Sydney / Flag if Inappropriate unbelievably, melt- in-your-mouth delicious!! i love pb&banana, but didn't think the frying part was necessary. now i won't make anymore fat elvis jokes because i totally get it! used crunchy homemade pb and sliced bananas, because i prefer the texture. this is heaven on heavily buttered toast ;-) karensk8s from california / Flag if Inappropriate This sandwich is frighteningly addictive!

My baby brother loves his with a drizzle of honey...my sister with a few choc chips...my dad adds a dollop of grape jelly! mmmmmmm! HeadBanginMartha from Texas ya'll! / The Big Apple: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich (The Elvis; Velvet Elvis; Elvis Sandwich) Entry from March 13, 2008 Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich (The Elvis; Velvet Elvis; Elvis Sandwich) The peanut butter-and-banana sandwich became popular in the Depression years of the 1930s. In June 1957, it was recorded that Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich was peanut butter with mashed banana. Presley did not, of course, invent the sandwich (which had been popular in Mississippi, Texas, and other states). Elvis Presley served in the military and attended training at Fort Hood in Texas; Presley is reported to have eaten his favorite sandwich in Texas (in places such as the Elite Cafe in Waco), but Presley had been eating peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches before his arrival in Texas in 1958.

On February 1, 1976, Elvis Presley flew in his private jet to Denver, Colorado, where the Colorado Mine Company restaurant prepared for him its “Fool’s Gold Loaf” (an Italian loaf stuffed peanut butter, grape jelly and bacon. This is not the same as the peanut butter-and-banana sandwich that Presley had been eating since at least 1957, although some sources (below) incorrectly associate one with the other. The peanut butter-and-banana sandwich has been called “The Elvis” or “Velvet Elvis” or “Elvis Sandwich,” after its most famous devotee. The sandwich is often buttered and grilled, like a grilled cheese sandwich. Honey and bacon are sometimes included in the sandwich’s ingredients. Wikipedia: Elvis sandwich The Elvis sandwich (sometimes simply “The Elvis") is a fried sandwich consisting of peanut butter, bananas, and sometimes bacon. It was supposedly one of Elvis Presley’s favorite foods in his final years. The sandwich that has become known as the Elvis is simple to make. This recipe comes from his cook: Toast two slices of soft white bread in a toaster.

Spread peanut butter on one slice, slice banana on top of the peanut butter, and cover with the other piece of toast. Fry the sandwich in a hot skillet with melted butter. Elvis Presley’s Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich 2 slices of white bread 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter 1 small ripe banana mashed 2 tablespoons butter Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the mashed banana on the other. Press the slices gently together. Melt the butter (or to be truly Elvis-like, melt bacon fat!), over low heat in a small frying pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. Eat it with a glass of buttermilk. Please note: Elvis tended to eat 12-15 sandwiches a sitting! So belly up! Recipe courtesy Peanut Butter & Co. Show: Sara’s Secrets Episode: All About Peanut Butter 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1 large, ripe banana, sliced 1/4 cup honey 12 slices bacon, Sauteed until crispy (optional) Spread the butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. On the other side of half of the slices spread peanut butter.

Place banana slices on top of peanut butter. Drizzle honey over bananas. Place 3 bacon slices on top of the banana, then place the remaining buttered bread slices on top, butter-side-out. Place sandwiches on a preheated grill pan or griddle. Flip them over when they become golden brown and crispy. When the sandwiches are browned on both sides, remove to plates. Slice in half and serve immediately. 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1 cup peanut butter Peel and mash bananas. Mix peanut butter with bananas thoroughly. Toast bread lightly and spread mix on bread. Melt butter in skillet and brown sandwiches on each side slowly until golden brown. Everything2 Velvet Elvis A delicious and messy sandwich supposedly loved by The King himself, and undoubtedly contributed to his death. When you visit Graceland, there’s even one sitting in the kitchen. They can be made hot or cold, but either way they’re kind of hard on your heart. And they’re kind of vegeterian! (If you don’t mind mayo...) Ingredients A Banana (cut into slices) Butter Procedure Making a cold velvet elvis is easy: spread the peanut butter and mayonnaise on the bread, and put the banana between them. Viola!

Now, making it hot is the way to do it. First, make the sandwhich like you normally would. Then, put a little butter in a pan and grill the sandwich until the bread is toasted. Be warned, the peanut butter is going to melt and the whole thing we be very messy. Now sit back and enjoy. I used to have these all the time as a kid, as I was a huge Elvis fan. I didn’t think any restaraunts made them until I visited the Deli Haus in Boston, which I highly recommend you visit. Delicious! Elite Circle Grille (Waco, TX) The Story of The Elite The first Elite Cafe opened in downtown Waco in 1919. Pursuing their American Dream, the Colias brothers emigrated from Sparta, Greece, and acquired The Elite Cafe in 1920 from the original owners. As Waco grew, the brothers opened a second location in 1941 on what is now one of the most famous traffic circles in Texas. Before the development of IH-35, The Circle was designed to handle converging traffic from many directions, including Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.

There have been several attempts to close The Circle, but local Circle enthusiasts have successfully fought to preserve this historical highway element. Always an innovator, The Elite was the first restaurant in Waco to use refrigeration in 1923 and air conditioning in 1941. Even our outdoor sign, complete with animated moving lights, was on the cutting edge for the time. Inviting to all, whether local banker or long-haul truck driver, it is no wonder The Elite gained the slogan, “Where the elite meet to eat,” providing VIP treatment to any customer. In the late ‘50s, a visitor from Fort Hood in Killeen, Private Elvis Presley, dined at The Elite frequently. He more than likely ate his favorite meals of fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches or hard-fried eggs with burnt bacon. While Elite’s downtown location closed in the ‘60s due to a slow decline in downtown business, The Circle location thrived.

In 1985 after 65 years in the business, the Colias family sold the restaurant to Texas restaurateur David Tinsley, who refurbished The Elite with a ‘50s feel marked by the popular baby blue 1956 Cadillac that was in front. In 2003 the fourth and present owners, Lynn and Creed Ford III, completely remodeled The Elite to the feel of it’s earliest days. With the changes came a new name: Elite Circle Grille. Wikipedia: Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935–August 16, 1977), sometimes written Aron,a was an American singer, musician and actor. He is a cultural icon, often known as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, or simply “The King”. Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. His novel versions of existing songs, mixing “black” and “white” sounds, made him popular—and controversial—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances.

He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with tracks like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock” later embodying the style. Presley had a versatile voice and had unusually wide success encompassing other genres, including gospel, blues, ballads and pop. To date, he is the only performer to have been inducted into four music halls of fame. (...) On December 20, 1957, Presley received his draft notice. Hal Wallis and Paramount Pictures had already spent $350,000 on the film King Creole, and did not want to suspend or cancel the project. The Memphis Draft Board granted Presley a deferment to finish it. On March 24, 1958, he was inducted as US Army private #53310761 and completed basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, before being posted to Friedberg, Germany with the 3rd Armored Division. Wikipedia: Fool’s Gold Loaf Fool’s Gold Loaf is a sandwich made by a restaurant in Denver, Colorado called the Colorado Mine Company (often erroneously referred to as the Colorado Gold Mine Company).

The sandwich consists of a single loaf of hollowed out, warmed bread filled with one jar of creamy peanut butter, one jar of grape jelly, and a pound of bacon. The name of the sandwich is derived from its price of $49.95. In later years, it was priced closer to $100 for the sandwich and a bottle of Dom Pérignon (wine). (...) Elvis Presley and the Fool’s Gold Loaf On the night of February 1, 1976, Elvis Presley was at his home Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee entertaining Capt. Jerry Kennedy of the Denver Colorado police force, and Ron Pietrafeso of Colorado’s Strike Force Against Crime. The three men began discussing the sandwich and Elvis decided he wanted one right then. The Mine Company was a five-star restaurant known for its rip-roaring parties and as the ‘place’ to be seen at the time. Elvis had been to the restaurant before while in Denver. Kennedy and Pietrafeso were friends of the owners and hung out there often, so they were driven to the Memphis airport and boarded Elvis’s private jet, the Lisa Marie, and flew the two hours to Denver.

When they arrived in Denver at 1:40 AM, the plane taxied to a special hangar where the passengers were greeted by the owner of the Colorado Mine Company, Buck Scott, and his wife Cindy who had brought 22 fresh Fool’s Gold Loaves for the men. They spent three hours in the hangar eating the sandwiches, washing them down with Perrier and champagne. Typical of Elvis’s generosity, he invited the pilots of the plane, Milo High and Elwood Davis, to join them. When they were done, they flew back to Memphis without ever having left the airport. 16 August 1930, Chicago (IL) Daily Tribune, pg. 9: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches. 6 May 1934, Washington (DC) Post, pg. MS4: Several years ago a friend was seen spreading peanut butter on a banana. Today, chopped banana-and-peanut butter sandwiches are listed on the menus of tea rooms in nearly every city in the country 18 June 1935, Washington (DC) Post, pg. 11: For Children’s Luncheons. (...) 5. This banana and peanut butter sandwich is another favorite.

Spread thin slices of white bread with cooked salad dressing. Spread one side with peanut butter and top the other with thin rounds of ripe bananas. Put the two slices together. Serve these sandwiches immediately after they have been made. 14 July 1935, Zanesville (OH) Signal, pg. 12, col. 3: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches—Ingredients: Loaf bread, butter, peanut butter, sliced bananas, lettuce. Method of Making: Cream the butter and spread on the loaf before cutting each thin slice. Then cut these slices again either diagonally or straight across to form either triangular or rectangular slices. The crust should be trimmed away. Spread one slice with peanut butter and cover with slices banana. Then spread with salad dressing and cover with a section of lettuce leaf then place over it the other slice of bread. These may be made several hours before needed and placed in a towel in the refrigerator. MRS. S. R. LAWYER, 1 to 2 ripe bananas Use ripe bananas...yellow peel flecked with brown. Spread 4 slices of bread with peanut butter. Peel and slice bananas and place on peanut butter. Cover with slices of buttered bread. Four sandwiches.

11 September 1952, Paris (TX) News, “School Lunches Call for Variety of Sandwiches,” pg. 12, col. 2: BANANA-PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH FILLING 1/2 cup (1 medium) sliced banana 1 tablespoon lemon juice Combine peanut butter, banana and lemon juice. Yield: 1/2 cup, or filling for 3 sandwiches. 7 January 1954, Victoria (TX) Advocate, pg. 1, col. 1: Lester K. Stout invading a grocery store late yesterday evening and heading straight for the banana bin. Means some banana and peanut butter sandwiches out at his house. 21 June 1957, Lebanon (PA) Daily News, “Walter Winchell of New York,” pg. 11, col. 4: Elvis’ favorite sandwich is peanut butter and mashed banana. 2 June 1958, Kansas City (MO) Times, “Pvt. Presley Goes Home,” pg. 24, col. 6: MEMPHIS, June 1. (AP)—Pvt.

Elvis Presley shed his uniform for civilian clothes today and settled down for two weeks of such luxuries as sleeping late and peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Date: 1996/10/28 Subject: Re: What exactly is a Goth? [ BTW, I tried the Velvet Elvis for the first time this Friday night. If you haven’t tried it: do it! Mmmm… peanut butter… ] Sergeant Presley: Our Untold Story of Elvis’ Missing Years by Rex Mansfield and Elisabeth Mansfield ECZ Press 2002 Pg. 70: His favorite foods included burned bacon, hard fried eggs, Hormel chili without beans, canned peaches, wieners, butter and jelly on toasted white bread, and peanut butter and banana sandwiches. The peanut butter and bananas were mashed and mixed together, spread on white bread and toasted in a frying pan. Honey: From Flower to Table by Stephanie Rosenbaum San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books 2002 Pg. 77: fat elvis, french elvis, and more Some people shudder at the thought of bacon and peanut butter.

Others think bananas are for wimps and insist that nothing goes better with peanut butter than a couple of slices of crisply fried bacon. If you want to go all the way, replace the bananas with bacon, leave off the butter and fry your sandwich in the leftover bacon grease (the Fat Elvis). Going back to the peanut butter/banana combo, you could substitute Nutella, a French chocolate-and-hazelnut spread, for the peanut butter (the French Elvis), or put Nutella on one slice of bread, peanut butter on the other (the Jerry Lewis). July 28th, 2002 European Elvis I was talking with my brother the other day about peanut butter and banana sandwiches. And, after reading about them, he had the urge to have one again. Specifically, my brother had a craving for what’s apparently known as a “Velvet Elvis”, which is a peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich, except that it’s grilled as if like a grilled-cheese sandwich (with each slice buttered on the outside). So, he set out to buy the necessary ingredients. And, normally, this wouldn’t be a problem, except that he’s interning in Germany for the summer.

So, while the bread and bananas were easy enough to find, he just couldn’t find any peanut-butter at his local grocery store. However, like any good European food-store, his local store had plenty of Nutella. Now, in case you’ve been living under a rock, Nutella is a chocolate-flavored spread made with hazelnuts. It’s very much delicious, but can hard to find in this country (at least at reasonable prices). So, at any rate, he picked up some Nutella as a substitute for the peanut butter. He assembled and grilled the sandwich: bread + bananas + Nutella. He tells me that, though it was definitely tasty, it still didn’t live up to the full potential of a genuine Velvet Elvis. Nonetheless, he named this new sandwich as a “European Elvis” (a good name, I think). And, though I’m still a big fan of ordinary peanut butter and banana sandwiches, I look forward to consuming a European Elvis sometime.

The Man, the Life, the Legend by Pamela Clarke Keogh New York, NY: Simon and Schuster 2004 Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich (from Joe Esposito) 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 2 slices white bread 1 small ripe banana, mashed 2 tablespoons butter Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the mashed bananas on the other. Press the slices gently together. Melt the butter over low heat in a small frying pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. Enjoy with a glass of buttermilk. The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook: Recipes from the world’s nuttiest sandwich shop by Lee Zalben Pg. 36: The Legend of The Elvis The story of The Elvis begins on the evening of February 1, 1976. According to the legend, Elvis was at Graceland entertaining a few friends when someone started talking about an incredible peanut butter sandwich called the Fool’s Gold Loaf, served at the Colorado Gold Mine Company near Denver, Colorado. The sandwich was made by hollowing out a loaf of Italian bread and then stuffing it with peanut butter, bananas, bacon, and maybe even jelly.

The “loaf” was then either warmed up or deep fried. It reportedly cost $49.95, which even by today’s standards (remember, this was the seventies) is quite expensive. Well, the description of that sandwich got everyone’s mouth watering, and in no time Elvis had his private jet gassed up and he and his friends were off, in the middle of the night, flying from Memphis to Denver for some peanut butter sandwiches. It is said that the owner of the restaurant brought the sandwiches to the airport, and Elvis and his friends feasted for more than two hours before flying home. The story also goes that Elvis bought the recipe from the restaurant and gave it to Pauline Nicholson, his personal cook, with instruction to always be at the ready if his order came through. Celebrate Elvis's 76th Birthday with His PB-Bacon-Banana Sandwich | Serious Eats Celebrate Elvis's 76th Birthday with His PB-Bacon-Banana Sandwich Elvis Presley's Favorite Peanut Butter Sandwich This Saturday, January 8, would have been Elvis Presley's 76th birthday.

And while Elvis is primarily known for being one of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century, we can't ignore his namesake sandwich—the one with peanut butter, banana, and bacon all smashed together. Nicknamed the "Elvis" sandwich, this collision of delicious indulgence is made up of ingredients that seem like they'd clash, but much like Elvis's music—a dynamic rockabilly fusion of heartfelt country and soulful rhythm and blues—they create something beautiful. The combo is sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy all at once. There are a number of versions of the story about how Elvis came to love these sandwiches. In the one I've always heard, Elvis and some friends were hanging out at Graceland in February of 1976 when someone started talking about an outrageous sandwich they tried at a restaurant called the Colorado Gold Mine Company. This "Fool's Gold Loaf" combined peanut butter, bananas, and bacon in a hollowed-out loaf of French bread, which was then deep-fried. Elvis was so tempted by the sound of this decadent sandwich that he flew everyone from Memphis to Denver in the middle of the night on his private jet.

The sandwich didn't disappoint, and The King reportedly bought the recipe from the restaurant's owner and passed it on to W. Pauline Nicholson, his personal cook and asked her to have one standing by at all times. I've been racking my brain, and short of a few paid endorsements, I can't think of another celebrity so tied to a particular food as Elvis is with the peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich. Have you ever had one? Or do you have your own unique combo that you're somewhat famous for? About the author: Lee Zalben was a PB&J-loving kid that grew up to be the founder and president of Peanut Butter & Co., which began as a Greenwich Village sandwich shop serving nothing but peanut butter sandwiches and expanded to include the now-famous line of all natural flavored peanut butter. Lee is a graduate of Vassar College and enjoys traveling the world in search of interesting foods made with peanuts, tree nuts, and seeds. When he's not working, eating, flying or writing, he enjoys scuba diving and training elephants.

Get the Recipe Elvis Sandwich Recipe - Allrecipes.com GrandmasLilBaker 8/9/2010 I'm always up for trying new things and this really caught my attention because I'm a big fann of sweet and salty things. This was both put together. I loved every bite and it was gone in a matt... sazon 1/8/2010 Today is the 2nd time I made this. The first time I made itas the recipe says but used Honey Peanut Butter (instead of drizzling the extra honey). Pretty good but needed a little something extra... chunkmunk23 7/10/2010 This sandwich is the BOMB!!!!! I have been eatin them since i was young. a good thing to try is cook the sand wich with out the bacon in it. then add the chocolate coved bacon to it after it ... Jessica 1/4/2010 Very good. Made it last night. Only thing I changed was using whole wheat bread and no butter, cooking spray. PhoenixMommy 10/29/2009 my husband and daughter love it when i make it for them.

I dont use bacon but drizzle a bit of honey in there. I cant have the sugar so i never tried them but my family can't get enough!!! baimoo 2/10/2008 We followed the recipe, however on one sandwich we tried cooking the bananas in a frying pan with peanut oil before we put it on the sandwich, and we found that that was better. The bacon is opt... cjs_mama 9/9/2009 They serve this sandwich at Peanut Butter and Co in Greenwich Village and it is awesome! I may be biased since I'm pregnant but the taste combinations are fabulous! Veronica Miller 4/7/2009 I wouldn't make it again, but I did thoroughly enjoy it while it lasted. I would eat it again if someone offered it to me. :) Larney 5/19/2009 this is really good if you drizzle maple syrup over the peanut butter. or dip the sandwich in maple syrup while you eat it. Not a everyday thing to eat or you will end up like Elvis but its a gr...

On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake : The Salt : NPR On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake Embed Embed On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake On His 80th Birthday, Shake It Like Elvis With A Milkshake Embed Embed A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hulton Archive/Getty Images A still-trim Elvis Presley enjoys a sandwich in 1958. His love of fatty foods hadn't caught up to him yet. Hulton Archive/Getty Images Elvis Presley was better known for his music than his gourmet tastes. But he did have a famous affinity for the fried goodness of the American South — and he had the waistline to prove it. In honor of what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 80th birthday, let's take a look at some of his legendary eating habits.

His famously beloved fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches — or "peanut butter and 'nanner sandwiches," according to Are You Hungry Tonight, a cookbook of his favorite recipes — were basically peanut butter and sliced banana between two pieces of white bread, fried in butter or bacon fat. Butter seems to have been a frequent part of Presley's diet, contributing to his weight gain before his untimely demise at age 42 in 1977. By that time, "Elvis had long been gobbling drugs and fatty foods," Graeme Wood writes over at the now-defunct The Daily. "But his romance with saturated fat reached a sort of point-of-no-return 18 months before the end, on a chilly night that started at Graceland, his estate in Memphis, Tenn." Article continues after sponsorship Wood recounts the story of Presley's famous flight to Denver one night to get a sandwich that topped even his old familiar favorite. One night in 1976, the King started reminiscing about Fool's Gold Loaf, a sandwich he'd once eaten at the Colorado Mine Company in Denver. It cost $49.95 at the time — $189 in today's dollars, Wood says.

Apparently, Presley's craving was so intense that he and his entourage jumped on his private plane and jetted off for the two-hour ride to Denver — a midnight junk food run that totaled $16,000, says Wood. As for the calorie count involved, estimates vary: Wood says 8,000 but some estimates have run as high as 42,000 ! Here's the recipe: "Take a whole loaf of Italian bread and slice it lengthwise. Hollow it out and slather it with margarine. Then add a whole jar of jelly and a whole jar of creamy peanut butter, creating two large boats of PB&J. Finally, add a whole pound of fried bacon. Before adding the bacon, dab away the grease on paper towels (presumably to avoid adding unnecessary fat and rendering the sandwich disgusting). Then reunite the sandwich halves, deep-fry, and serve." Far be it from us to advocate anyone eat like Presley (as we've told you before, all that bacon could be the death of you).

Still, those curious about the King's other culinary ways can dive into these recipes from the authorized cookbook, Graceland's Table: Recipes Fit for the King of Rock and Roll. Or you could try a modern interpretation of Elvis' immortal beloved snack — The Elvis Presley Milkshake, from acclaimed Charleston, S.C.-based chef Sean Brock. He shared the recipe for All Things Considered's Found Recipe series. "I am a really big Elvis fan," Brock tells us. So one year around Elvis' birthday, he decided to work the flavors of the crooner's favorite snack into the menu at his restaurants. Thus was born the Brock's Elvis Presley milkshake, a blend of ripe bananas, peanut butter, vanilla ice cream and bacon fat. It also has a dash of bourbon — which, Brock says, "we added for our own personal amusement." "[I]t was kind of weird, especially with the bacon in the milkshake, but it turned out to be delicious," Brock says. Listen to All Things Considered's story later for more details, but here's the recipe if you just can't wait.

Sean Brock's Elvis Presley Milkshake From Come In, We're Closed: An Invitation to Staff Meals at the World's Best Restaurants Serves 4 to 6 5 thick-cut strips of smoked bacon 2 very ripe bananas 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup Buffalo Trace bourbon 3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened slightly 3 tablespoons of bacon fat, cooled In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until very crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Reserve the rendered bacon fat separately, allowing it to cool slightly. Place the bananas, peanut butter and bourbon in a blender. Add the cooked bacon and 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and blend until smooth, about 45 seconds, scraping down the sides if necessary. Add the ice cream and pulse to incorporate into a smooth shake, about 30 seconds. If you'd like, you can also incorporate the ice cream by hand by mixing it in with a whisk or an immersion blender; this will help keep the shake in a more frozen state. Serve immediately. Transfer any extra shake to a lidded container and reserve in the freezer.

Because the alcohol prevents it from completely freezing, it turns into a scoopable ice cream. A version of this story was published Jan. 8, 2013. Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich | The Splendid Table Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich 2 slices of white bread 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter 1 small ripe banana mashed 2 tablespoons butter Instructions Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the mashed banana on the other. Press the slices gently together. Melt the butter (or to be truly Elvis-like, melt bacon fat!), over low heat in a small frying pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. Eat it with a glass of buttermilk. Please note: Elvis tended to eat 12-15 sandwiches a sitting! So belly up! Categories: 2 slices of white bread 2 slices of white bread 1 cup water 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter 2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter 2 tablespoons thin sliced scallion tops as garnish 1 small ripe banana mashed 1 small ripe banana mashed 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons butter

Question: Who famously ate peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches?
Answer: Elvis Presley