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Elvis Presley Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches

On August 16th, 1977 the King of Rock & Roll passed away in Memphis. I was a young boy of 12 vacationing in Hawaii with my parents. I distinctly remember the news coming over the radio and all the Elvis music that followed. I was not a huge fan but I did especially like the song Moody Blues. I had a pink two record compilation hits album that I had played quite a bit. I was not totally conscious of death at that young age. It just seemed to me that he was still pretty young to have died.

I have always been fascinated with the eating habits of the King. The recipes seemed outlandish and almost made up. Living in the South has taught me quite a bit about Southern food and various food traditions. I have had this peanut butter and banana sandwich and it is outstanding! Don’t knock it but be sure to try it. It is so easy to prepare and not the least expensive. As you honor Elvis this week, put on some great early Elvis and make a few sandwiches for the family. Enjoy!

2 large ripe bananas

1 cup peanut butter

6 slices white bread

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1. Peel and mash the bananas in a medium bowl. Combine the peanut butter with the bananas and mix well.

2. Toast the bread lightly and spread the mixture on three of the slices; top with the remaining three slices.

3. Melt the butter in a large skillet and slowly brown the sandwiches on both sides until golden brown.

Recipe courtesy of:

Rolfes, Ellen and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Graceland's Table: Recipes and Meal Memories Fit for the King of Rock and Roll. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2005.

Photo courtesy of ew.com.