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Recipes

The Bacon Ultimate PB&J Sandwich

Let’s set the record straight: I love sandwiches. Sweet or salty, hot or cold, there’s a special appeal that this culinary creation has, the marriage of convenience and good taste. But this PB&J bacon loaf, aka the “Fool’s Gold Loaf” and a favorite of Elvis Presley’s, successfully managed to put my love of sandwiches to the test.

If you’re up to the challenge, follow the quick-and-easy recipe below. Just be sure to have the number of your cardiologist nearby.

Fool’s Gold Loaf

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

  2. 2

    Cover the bread in an even layer of butter.

  3. 3

    Bake bread for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Fry the bacon in a frying pan on medium heat to desired crispiness.

  5. 5

    Remove bread from oven and cut in half.

  6. 6

    Hollow out the halves of the loaf, leaving a shell of crust.

  7. 7

    Fill the halves with the peanut butter and jelly.

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    Place bacon on one of the halves and put the halves together.

  9. 9

    Call your cardiologist.