A childhood staple and an adult favorite, the peanut butter sandwich has a special place in all of our hearts and stomachs. The sandwich rose to popularity during WWII, due to rationing at home and its inclusion in the meals of soldiers. The sticky sandwich long outlasted the war and is consumed in 89 percent of U.S. households. Here are eight of the most popular sandwiches that peanut butter is used in.
Fluffernutters - A gooey, sticky combination of peanut butter and marshmallow that has been a source of controversy this year, but is a firm favorite with anyone who likes marshmallow.
Peanut butter, banana and honey - Also known as a PBH, Cafe Intermezzo in Berkeley, California makes a fantastic version of this sandwich on homemade bread.
Peanut butter and bacon - The variant on this is peanut butter and baloney. People will put bacon on anything.
Fried peanut butter and banana - Often said to be Elvis's favorite, though he was known to eat peanut butter and cheese and the aforementioned peanut butter and bacon, too.
Peanut Butter, mayo and fried egg - The combination may sound odd if you've never heard of it before, but peanut butter and mayo is still popular in many parts of the country. There's a recipe here.
Peanut butter and pickles - This one sounds like an urban legend, one attributed to the cravings of pregnant women, because the combination is an odd one, but it comes up again and again.
Nutter butters - These are sandwich cookies made with peanut butter and come shaped like peanuts. They're maddeningly addictive and an excellent follow-up to a non-cookie sandwich.
Peanut butter and jelly - No list would be complete without the classic. The type of jam, jelly or preserves is entirely up to you, though I would recommend strawberry to first-timers.
And, if anyone has peanut allergies, try using other nut butters or non-nut butters with any of these combinations, or try coming up with your own. Put all of your favorites in the comments!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
9-21-2006 @ 1:14PM
curtis said...
I just so happened to eat one for lunch not 10 minutes ago!
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9-21-2006 @ 1:21PM
Sarah said...
Peanut butter, banana, & miracle whip or mayo is one of the BEST sandwiches ever. I'll certainly be trying a few of these new combos as well. Some sounded really good.
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9-21-2006 @ 1:23PM
bbum said...
My favorite sandwhich -- and favorite PB based sandwich -- is the PBLBM or Peanut Butter, Banana, Lettuce, Bacon Mayonnaise sandwich.
Detailed instructions here: http://www.friday.com/bbum/2006/09/21/slashfood-sandwich-day/
Absolutely delicious.
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9-21-2006 @ 1:44PM
Heather said...
My father used to enjoy peanut butter and butter sandwiches. He would only make them for the two of us though, on days when my mother was out. I don't think she thought they were very healthy.
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9-21-2006 @ 1:50PM
Fash said...
My ex loved peanut butter, bologna, and lettuce on toast. I couldn't even be in the same room when he ate those.
I prefer peanut butter and tart applesauce on toast, sprinkled with a little cinnamon.
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9-21-2006 @ 2:21PM
guest1234567 said...
Peanut butter and bacon does the trick for me. If I'm in a hurry, Bacos can be substituted.
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9-21-2006 @ 2:24PM
Wendy said...
Believe it or not but one of the best peanut butter sandwiches I have ever had was peanut butter on rye with Fluff, artichokes, a slab of ham, 2 pickles and a dirty old shoelace. Mmmmmmm mmmmmm good.
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9-21-2006 @ 2:29PM
Wendy said...
If you rub a little peanut butter (crunchy is better) on your dog's nose (I have a golden retriever) and lick it off, it's delicious. Sounds strange but you must try this recipe!
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9-21-2006 @ 2:34PM
MJ said...
Some fresh soft white bread jiffy peanut butter and strawberry jelly.........Yumo. Havent hade a peanut butter sandwich in a while ........So grown up I have to have a hot sandwich, be it bologney, ham or what ever. Grill cheese has ruled for me over the years, but you cant beat good old peanut butter. They now make it in slices like cheese now! LOL.... I would rather spread mine!
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9-21-2006 @ 2:41PM
peggy said...
pnut butter and bacon gets my vote. i used to eat pnut butter on hot dogs when i was little cause i didnt' like normal condiments but wanted to seem "grownup". i have grown out of that one, thankfully.
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9-21-2006 @ 3:01PM
Jenn Boak said...
My husband is one of those people who really do eat peanutbutter and dill pickle sandwiches. I know don't knock it till you try it but ewww!
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9-21-2006 @ 3:31PM
Pat Henman said...
My family has always made peanut butter and lettuce sandwiches. Smooth peanut butter, with some freshly washed, still a little wet, iceburg lettuce. You need to put the peanut butter on both slices of bread to keep the bread from getting soggy from the water in the lettuce. The kids next door made their peanut butter sandwiches with miracle whip, and neither one of us could stand to watch the others eat their versions!
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9-21-2006 @ 4:22PM
Denise said...
Ummm folks, peanut butter and mustard are the BEST. In fact that is the only way to eat a peanut butter sandwich. Sheesh.
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9-21-2006 @ 4:28PM
Obvious said...
Heheheh... I love it when places I am familiar with appear on widely featured sites: namely, the mezzo (Cafe Intermezzo, Berkeley). I'll let 'em know about your coverage. :)
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9-21-2006 @ 4:31PM
Adam said...
Peanut butter+Apple butter=Yum!
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9-21-2006 @ 4:31PM
Adam said...
check this out Peanut butter Jelly time!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QITMqRk7CMI
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9-21-2006 @ 5:01PM
Dawn said...
I prefer my pb&j on toast. You must spread the Peanut butter on the toast as soon as it gets out of the toaster. The toast is still hot and It makes the peanut butter melt a little. Yum!
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9-21-2006 @ 5:17PM
Cyn said...
I like the Fried PB! only 2700 calories, but excellent if you want to look like Elvis, circa 1976!
BTW, mixing PB with all that savory stuff (bacon, pickles!?) EW! And I AM pregnant!
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9-21-2006 @ 6:01PM
Helen said...
Cn't go past Peanut Butter and Honey mmm, or the ants on a log sandwich - Peanut Butter, Celery and Sultanas.
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9-21-2006 @ 6:30PM
Lynds said...
Peanut butter and nutella yumm !! How ca you go wrong with chocolate and PB
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