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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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9-27-2006 @10:59AM Aubrey said... Peanut Butter has been a staple in my household for many years. My favorite is a blop of Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy, your choice) in the middle of a plate, pour on enough maple suryp to mix into a medium mixture. Take a hot biscut, break off a piece and drag it through the middle of the mixture, lean over the plate and poke that morsul in your mouth and feel the big smile come across your lips as you have found the best desert ever. Makes you wanta yell "Eureka" (I have found it). Happy eating.
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9-27-2006 @10:59AM Cecile said... Nope--it's not an urban legend. I heard about peanut butter and pickles from reading V.I. Warshowski (sp) mystery novels. I finally decided to try them for myself.
They are delicious! I use only good kosher dills, so the contrast of sweet/sour and gooey/crunch is pronounced. Now I find I do "crave" them when I'm stressed out...
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9-27-2006 @11:00AM Linda said... And then there's my 2nd fav.....
Jif extra crunchie on one piece of bread
Miracle Whip on the other, and
sliced bananas inbetween
YUM !!!!
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9-27-2006 @11:49AM Joe said... Don't knock if you've never tried it ... my favorite peanut butter sandwich is peanut butter on one slice of bread, then mayonnaise on the other, then a nice slice of sweet onion (must be sweet such as Vadilia) ... absolutely delicious!!!
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10-10-2006 @1:07PM big daddy said... ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS IS THE FOLLOWING: (NOW OPEN TO ALL)
THIS SANDWICH HAS APHRODESIASTIC RESULTS. DON'T BELIEVE ME? TRY IT AND LOOK OUT!
MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH WITH HORSERADISH AND ANCHOVIES. EXPERIMENT WITH AMOUNTS TILL YOU GET IT JUST RIGHT. YOU CAN ADD CAPERS TOO. REALLY WORKS!
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9-27-2006 @11:11AM Valr said... Hey would someone put the recipe for these fluffernutters in these comments. I have never had one so I dont know if you heat it, p.b. first, mallow first, what's the dosage. I dont think it's much of a delicatessen in Michigan??? Valr
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9-27-2006 @11:12AM Debi said... peanut butter and canned pumpkin mixed together, and topped with ketchup! yummmmmmmmm I like the crunchy kind!
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9-27-2006 @11:13AM Bradley said... I eat Peanut butter and mayonaise all the time. Everyone I talk to including my family think it is gross and they would never try it. I think its delicious and a quick snack to make. I have never tried the peanut butter and pickles or with the bananna though. Something I might try in the future or maybe the bacon and peanut butter too. Im a cook also and maybe I will pass some of these off to my coustomers.
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9-27-2006 @11:18AM Kelley said... Hey, I like PB and Nutella!! Talk about getting your chocolate in my peanut butter or is that getting peanut butter on my chocolate?
Husband eats PB, Lebanon Bologna, & dill pickles. Just cant bring myself to stomach that one.
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9-27-2006 @11:21AM Debi said... Canned pumpkin and peanut butter, and ketchup. Yummmmm, I like the crunchy kind.
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9-27-2006 @11:25AM Mel said... forget syrup, Try peanut butter on French toast, the melted pb is oh so good
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9-27-2006 @11:36AM valr said... Does anyone out there want to put the recipe for the fluffernutters in their comments??? I am from Michigan and they arent popular here. I dont know if you cook them or what goes on first...whats the dosage? It does sound good !!!
Also, I think the schools have gone tooo far in banning P.B. from the school not just the menu! I dont think everyone out there can afford lunchmeat everyday for large families. Is this another form of Government control???
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9-27-2006 @1:18PM Jeramiah Airedale said... Chunky Peanut Butter spread on a Roll with a Hamburger, Mayo, Mustard, Cheese optional is the way to go!
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10-25-2006 @2:18PM Leia said... I love peanut butter, miracle whip and a fresh tomato slice on a sandwich made with toasted bread. Sounds weird but it tastes great :)
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11-06-2006 @4:57AM Miljenko said... My wife just made me the best sandwich I ever tasted:
peanut butter + smoked turkey ham + gauda cheese + sliced tomato + mayonnaise, on a rye-wheat bread. Yummy!
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12-04-2006 @6:58PM jeremy said... Growing up with '70s hippy parents, my mom fed me peanut butter and honey with grated carrot when I was a kid. Sounds odd, but I still love that combo.
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12-12-2006 @10:09PM Chris said... In the 1970's, my mom used to make peanut butter, pickles, mayonnaise, and cheese sandwiches. Its best prepared with the mayonnaise on one bread slice and the peanut butter on the other. Place dill pickle slices on top of the PB and Tillamook medium cheddar cheese (don't use cheese spread or processed slices) on the mayonnaise. Put the two slices together and enjoy. I am still eating it 36 years later.
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