Serves1
- Active Time:10 min
- Start to Finish:10 min
ADAPTED FROM AMERICA’S 100 BEST SANDWICHES BY JANE AND MICHAEL STERN
September 2005
Reportedly one of the King’s favorite foods, this indulgent treat has a crisp, toasty exterior and a warm-smooth filling. Rumor has it he sometimes added bacon, but we’ll leave that decision to you.
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2
tablespoons
peanut butter (preferably smooth)
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2
slices white sandwich bread
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1
small ripe banana, mashed with a fork (about 1/4 cup)
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2
tablespoons
butter
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Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.
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Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total.
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Eat immediately with a knife and fork.
