{"id":1274649,"date":"2021-08-24T11:13:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T11:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1274649"},"modified":"2024-10-09T06:15:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T11:15:30","slug":"peanut-butter-and-mayo-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/peanut-butter-and-mayo-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter and Mayo: How to Make This Iconic Southern Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"
The peanut butter and mayo sandwich is having a moment right now. People are either intrigued or repulsed by the combo of salty peanut butter and tango mayo.\u00a0I was certainly curious about how this combination would taste\u2014but also about where it came from in the first place.<\/p>\r\n
It turns out peanut butter and mayo was a popular sandwich from the 1930s to 1960s, due in large part to the Great Depression<\/a>. The peanut butter and mayonnaise<\/a> combo was a cheap, calorie-packed option for many families in the South.<\/p>\r\n\r\n During the Great Depression, many Southerners in the United States relied on this budget-friendly sandwich. They were once as popular as a peanut butter and jelly! Newspapers from the 1940s advised using just<\/em> enough peanut butter and mayonnaise to form a \"spreadable consistency.\"<\/p>\r\n Find more unusual peanut butter sandwich recipes<\/a>, like the Elvis sandwich<\/a>\u2014which is similar to this banana sandwich<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n This Southern Peanut Butter Mayo Sandwich<\/a> is one that you can really adjust to fit your preferences. Want more mayo? Spread it on. Prefer more peanut butter? Make it happen!<\/p>\r\n\r\n Spread a layer of mayonnaise on one slice of bread and peanut butter on the other. Press the sandwich together to serve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n In addition to the peanut butter and mayo, some sandwich lovers add extra ingredients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Give your sandwich extra kick with some shredded cheese. Sharp cheddars add more flavor, while mild cheddars increase the creaminess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n A big leaf of iceberg lettuce adds crispness and helps cut through the heaviness of the sandwich spread. It's also very cost-effective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n For an extra hit of protein, add a few slices of bacon. Just make sure you pick up our Test Kitchen's preferred brand of bacon<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n I won't be making peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches often, but I must say, I enjoyed this Southern sandwich more than I thought I would. The classic taste of white bread with peanut butter can't be beat, and the added mayo gave the sandwich a tang I've never experienced before.<\/p>\r\n I personally didn't mind the lack of texture\u2014but a couple pickle slices wouldn't hurt!<\/p>\r\n Looking for more Southern classics? Try a pineapple sandwich<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\t\t\tWhy Peanut Butter and Mayo?<\/h2>\r\n
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How to Make a Peanut Butter and Mayo Sandwich<\/h2>\r\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n
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Directions<\/h3>\r\n
Variations on the Classic Recipe<\/h3>\r\n
Cheese<\/h4>\r\n
Lettuce<\/h4>\r\n
Bacon<\/h4>\r\n
What Does a Peanut Butter and Mayo Sandwich Taste Like?<\/h2>\r\n
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