Elvis Presley's favorite Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich is famous with his fans today, January 8, 2011, which would have been "The King's" 76th birthday. While Elvis' favorite sandwich recipe has been tweaked, embellished, and adulterated over the years, it's still Elvis' original Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich recipe that has everyone going gaga on January 8, 2011.
Happy Birthday Elvis!
Elvis was born January 8, 1935 and died August 16, 1977, which would have made him 76-years-old today had he lived. Elvis' biography says he was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was 13. He began his professional career when he was 19. Elvis Presley's famous songs included "Heartbreak Hotel", "Don't Be Cruel", "Hound Dog", "Love Me Tender", "All Shook Up", "Jailhouse Rock", and "Suspicious Minds" among many others.
Chilean Miner Edison Pena Celebrates Elvis Presley's Birthday
According to Associated Press, "Chilean miner Edison Pena, gathered Saturday at Graceland to sing "Happy Birthday" on the late rock n' roll icon's 76th birthday. Pena, the guest of honor at Elvis' birthday party, cut into a 4-foot high cake fashioned to look like stacked television sets as fans cheered both the singer and the miner outside Elvis' longtime Memphis home."
Elvis Favorite Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwiches
Some of these Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich recipes are grilled, some are fried, some are toasted then fried. Others are made with slice bananas, some are made with mashed bananas. Make your Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich with white bread, whole wheat bread, or banana bread! Add jelly or jam to it. Some even make Elvis' sandwich with bacon and honey. Of course at that point, it is no longer Elvis Presley's Famous Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich recipe, but another delicious variation. But who cares? It's Elvis' birthday! Celebrate it any way you wish!
Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich Recipe (my way)
- 2 slices bread, white or whole wheat
- 1 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 Tablespoons natural peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- 1/2 ripe banana, sliced or mashed
How to Make Elvis' Favorite Sandwich
- Butter both slices of bread on one side each.
- Spread peanut butter on the opposite sides of the bread.
- Arrange sliced bananas on one piece of bread. Place the remaining slice of bread on top, butter side showing.
- Heat grill pan, griddle, or skillet on medium-high heat.
- Carefully place sandwich in pan, and cook until one side is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Gently flip sandwich with a metal spatula, and cook the other side until done.
Peanut Butter Banana Sandwich Recipes from Food Media Sources
- Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich by Nigella Lawson
- Paula Deen's Peanut Butter and Banana Bread Finger Sandwiches
- Elvis' Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich recipe by Bobby Flay
- Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich by Epicurious
- Elvis Presley's Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich by Food.com
- Elvis Presley's Favorite Peanut Butter Sandwich by Serious Eats
Photo: A photograph promoting the film Jailhouse Rock depicts singer Elvis Presley. Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain 1957.
