The elvis sandwich: the king's favorite flavor combo

Elvis's love for food

Elvis Presley was known for his passion for music, but his love for Food was just as legendary. While many icons have left their mark in the kitchen, few have sparked a flavor phenomenon quite like the Rock and Roll King.

The birth of 'the elvis'

It all started with a simple peanut butter and banana sandwich. According to Miss Mary Jenkins, Presley's personal chef for 14 years, the first version she made at Graceland was just that - a fried PB&B without the bacon. But when the texture wasn't quite right, Elvis's father, Vernon Presley, suggested toasting the bread first. This minor tweak made all the difference.

The role of butter

What truly elevated this indulgent sandwich to the next level? Butter - and lots of it. Jenkins recalled that Elvis liked using two sticks of butter for every three sandwiches. This meant each one was fried in nearly two-thirds of a stick, flipped back and forth until the bread soaked up every last drop.

A legacy born

Over time, 'The Elvis' seems to have become a blend of the King's two favorite sandwiches, cementing its place in Food history. The bananas add natural sweetness, the peanut butter provides creamy richness, and the crisp bacon adds a crunchy, savory contrast. Griddled in a generous amount of butter until golden brown, with the peanut butter melting into every bite, it's a sandwich fit for rock-and-roll royalty.

How to make 'the elvis'

• Ingredients: 2 slices of thick-cut white bread, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 small banana, thinly sliced, 2-3 strips of cooked, crisp bacon, 2/3 stick of butter
• Directions: Toast bread until golden brown, spread peanut butter on the insides, arrange banana slices on one slice, top with bacon, close the sandwich, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sandwich, continuously flipping, until golden brown and buttery, serve hot.