Bread, peanut butter, banana and lots of bacon—and you've made Elvis' favorite sandwich who particularly loved its sweet, savor, and hearty combination.
There’s one musician the whole world knows: Elvis Presley. Whether you like his music or not, his influence is undeniable. Yet Elvis wasn’t only known for his distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence. His larger-than-life persona extended to his lifestyle, including a handful of extraordinary culinary preferences that have gained cult status. Rumor has it, there's even an entire cookbook featuring his favorite dishes.
Among these iconic indulgences, one snack instantly comes to mind: the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll”'s notorious peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich. It's not only popular due to its taste but also due to the legend surrounding it. At present, this very sandwich is making a comeback across social media.
Even if it wasn’t necessarily his all-time favorite, Elvis ate it often enough for it to be named after him. And while the sandwich is widely popular, many fans may not know that there are actually two versions of “The Elvis”. The classic Elvis sandwich consists of two slices of lightly toasted bread with layers of creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and crispy-fried bacon. It is typically heated in a pan just long enough for the peanut butter to soften and the edges to turn golden—resulting in an irresistible snack that's sweet, savory, and crunchy. If that sounds sumptuous to you, consider yourself warned: The second version takes things even further.
It goes by the name “Fool’s Gold Loaf” and is the extravagant sibling of the classic Elvis sandwich. One slice of bread is lavishly coated with peanut butter, layered with several strips of crispy bacon, and finished with a light drizzle of honey. The second slice is generously covered with jam. Like the original, this version of the sandwich is briefly grilled until the peanut butter softens and all the flavors blend together. Unconventional? Absolutely. But can anyone truly finish an entire sandwich without any regrets afterwards? Legend has it, Elvis certainly could—and reportedly indulged in more than one in a single day.
From entire sandwiches to bite-sized interpretations, Elvis’s legendary favorite has taken on countless forms but one thing has not changed: the combination of sweet, savory, and hearty. No wonder, the sandwich is making a comeback on TikTok and across food blogs. Try it once and you will understand what the fuss is all about. Even those, who find the dish overwhelmingly rich, can’t deny how good it tastes. The “King” may be gone, but his beloved snack lives on.
