Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich

Peanut butter and bacon sandwiches are so absurdly good. They’re overflowing with creamy peanut butter, they have the best crunch thanks to savory bacon, and with just a drizzle of honey added in, they’re the ideal blend of sweet and savory. The next time you want to level up your basic sandwich, consider making this recipe. You won’t be disappointed.

Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich Ingredients

• Peanut butter: Crunchy or smooth, it’s your choice. Both have their pros.
• Cinnamon-raisin bread: Both the cinnamon and raisin are the sweet counterpart to the savory, smoky bacon and the hearty peanut butter.
• Cayenne pepper: Although you can leave this out if you’re not into spice, it’s quite delicious (and unexpected) to sprinkle it in.
• Bacon: Opt for applewood smoked bacon for extra flavor.
• Honey: Raw honey has fuller flavor than processed honey, but both work well.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the bacon

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Cook your bacon in a skillet on medium low until desired crispiness has been reached. Set the cooked bacon on folded paper towels to drain.

Step 2: Prepare the bread

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Meanwhile, spread peanut butter on two slices of bread, then sprinkle cayenne pepper lightly over the top. Top the peanut butter with bacon and a drizzle of honey, then top each sandwich with the remaining bread. You can add a light layer of peanut butter to the top layer of bread, if you’d like.

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Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich Variations

• Add banana: For an updated Elvis, consider adding banana to this sandwich.
• Make it sweeter: Swap the drizzle of honey for a drizzle of Nutella and you’ll have a sandwich so decadent it’s basically a dessert.
• Make it toasty: Toast your bread before assembling the sandwiches, for a crunchy bite.

How to Store a Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich

Once cooled, wrap your premade sandwiches in tin foil and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Can you make these sandwiches ahead of time?

Although these sandwiches are best served immediately after they’re made, you can make them up to a few hours in advance.

Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich Tips

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Can you make these gluten-free?

Yes. You can sub the bread for any gluten-free bread of your choice.

What should I serve with a bacon peanut butter sandwich?

This is a pretty flavor-packed and filling sandwich. Your best bet? A glass of cold milk.

Do I have to use cinnamon raisin bread?

No. While cinnamon and raisins are ridiculously good with both peanut butter and bacon, you can opt for a different bread topper. Sourdough, oatmeal or even just plain white bread would all be excellent choices as well.