The Most Amazing Peanut Butter Sandwich You’ve Never Had
There are peanut butter sandwiches, and then there is this, perhaps the craziest peanut butter sandwich you'll ever try. It's tasty, and Elvis may be spinning in his grave because he didn't think of it first!
I read about this sandwich available in Portland, OR, at PBJβs Grilled. But I have no plans to get to PortlandΒ anytime soon, and since August is National Sandwich Month, I figured I could take the time and make this full-on gourmet peanut butter sandwich for my family and see what they thought.
Before I tell you whatβs in the sandwich, here are the reactions from my family:
Husband: βThis is the craziest thing Iβve ever had β¦ Please donβt leave these all by me because Iβll eat them all.β
Son: βThis is the best thing EVER. I mean, Mom, this is the bomb. Itβs peanut butter, itβs bacon, itβs spicy β¦ how did you THINK of this? This is nuts.β
Daughter #2: βIβm not sure about this. Okay, Iβll try it. [makes faces as she tries first bite] Itβs okay. Wow, itβs spicy. Well, actually, this is pretty good. Itβs random, but this is really good. Where did you hear about this?β
Daughter #1: Wonβt try it
The sandwich hasΒ peanut butter, cherry preserves, roasted jalapeΓ±o and bacon on white bread. And it will rock your world. Itβs crazy, and itβs good. Itβs spicy and savory and sweet. It may be worth making sandwiches for a casual dinner gathering of friendsΒ and just seeing what everyone thinks. Serve beer. If everyone hates them, order a pizza, but I doubt that will happen. Hereβs how to make it:
Crazy Peanut Butter Sandwich
Crazy Peanut Butter Sandwich
IngredientsΒ Β
- 1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper per sandwich or more if you like very spicy food
- Peanut butter or almond butter, choose smooth or chunky
- 2 slices of white bread per sandwich
- Cooked Applewood smoked thick-cut bacon, or a premium bacon of your liking, 2 pieces per sandwich
- Cherry preserves typically find the preserves at a gourmet grocery store or at a farmers market
InstructionsΒ
- Cut the jalapeno in half, lengthwise, and seed. Place in a preheated 450-degree oven, skin up, for 20 minutes. You can use canned jalapenos, which is easier, but it's not nearly the gourmet experience. Remove the pepper(s) from the oven and take off the skin (if desired) and slice to evenly distribute on sandwiches. Each sandwich only needs the equivalent of 1/2 to 1 roasted jalapeno pepper.
- Slather peanut butter on one piece of bread and layer with two pieces of bacon and roasted jalapeno slices. Generously spread cherry preserves on another piece of white bread and then layer it on top, cherry side toward the peanut butter, bacon, pepper mix.
- To save time, prep sandwiches ahead, when the peppers are roasting, so all you need to do is add the roasted peppers when they are ready.
- Cut in half and enjoy!
Nutrition
Try it, and let us know what you think!
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Liza Graves
As CEO of StyleBlueprint, Liza also regularly writes for SB. Most of her writing is now found in the recipe archives as cooking is her stress relief!
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This looks absolutely amazing! It’s been a minute since this was posted. Did you ever try any other jams with this? π«