Grilled Peanut Butter Banana (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy golden bread wraps melty peanut butter and sweet banana for a satisfying, nostalgic bite every time.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Sandwich
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4 thick slices white bread, preferably from a bakery loaf or Texas toast
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30 g mayonnaise, fresh
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60 g smooth peanut butter, natural if preferred
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1 large ripe banana, sliced into 5 mm rounds
# How to Make It:
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Spread a thin, even layer of mayonnaise over one side of each bread slice, reaching all edges to ensure an even golden crust.
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Flip each bread slice and spread a generous layer of peanut butter on the uncoated side, carrying the spread as close to the edges as possible.
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Place banana slices in a single layer across the peanut butter on two of the slices. Press lightly so the banana adheres to the peanut butter.
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Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the banana-covered slices, mayonnaise side facing outward, to create sandwiches with peanut butter and banana inside.
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Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high. Place sandwiches mayo side down. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Use a spatula to check the undersides.
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Carefully flip the sandwiches and continue grilling for another 2 minutes or until both sides are crisp and the filling is warm and creamy.
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Remove from the skillet, let stand briefly, and slice in half for easier serving. Enjoy hot for best texture.
# Additional Tips:
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Ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots lend the sweetest, creamiest flavor.
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Spreading mayonnaise edge to edge ensures maximum crispiness when grilling.
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Best enjoyed fresh off the skillet; leftovers can be wrapped in foil and stored refrigerated for up to 1 day.
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Optional to add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor before grilling.
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Mayonnaise promotes more even browning than butter and imparts a subtle richness.