Pan-Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Did you know that today is National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day? Until yesterday, I didn’t either. But once I found out, all other scheduled posts had to be pushed aside to celebrate this iconic combination. For our tribute, my niece Kylie and I decided to one-up tradition with a pan-fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The idea was actually hers: basically a grilled cheese but PB & J style. Simple, but genius. The result is a crispy, buttery crust with an ooey gooey warm filling.

Peanut or Nut-Free Notes: I know … What would Peanut Butter & Jelly Day be without peanut butter? But those with peanut or nut allergies should not be left out of the festivities. Try these delicious swaps:

• Use sunflower seed butter, such as SunButter – yes, it really does taste similar to peanut butter!
• If peanuts are a worry, but not tree nuts, enjoy some peanut-safe almond or cashew butter.

Special Diet Notes: Pan-Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Just be sure to choose bread that suits your dietary needs.

Alisa Fleming

Pan-Fried Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich

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Recipe and photo by my 16-year-old niece, Kylie Campbell. We kept many of the ingredient amounts loose, as the bread size you use may vary, and everyone has differing opinions on how much peanut butter and jelly to use!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 12 minutes mins

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Calories:

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 teaspoons non-hydrogenated dairy-free margarine we used Earth Balance + additional for slathering
• 4 slices wheat or gluten-free sandwich bread we used Sourdough Multi-Grain
• Peanut butter
• Jelly your choice of flavor
• 2 glasses or 2 single-serving packages of almond milk

Method

 

1. Melt 1 teaspoon of the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
2. While that is warming up, slather one side of each bread slice with some dairy-free margarine - just lightly, no need to use too much.
3. On the opposite side of two slices, spread on some peanut butter, and on the opposite side of the remaining two slices, spread on as much jelly as you like. Match them up to make two peanut butter jelly sandwiches with margarine on the outsides.
4. Once hot, place one sandwich in the skillet, and cook until it is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Flip and lightly brown the other side. Serve to the hungry person next to you, and repeat the process with the second sandwich for you.
5. Serve the sandwiches with some almond milk goodness to wash it down.

Notes

Sweet Version: Sprinkle the "buttered" sides of the bread with cinnamon and sugar before cooking for a cinnamon toast sandwich. We like this version without the jelly, but either way can be tasty.

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