![]() ![]() The 1928 pre-sliced bread revolution led a lot of people to eat peanut butter sandwiches during the Great Depression since it was an affordable and nutritious treat that kids could make for themselves. It was mainly sold in fancy tea rooms until the early 1900s, when the peanut industry commercialized and peanut butter became more affordable for everyone.Ī home economist named Julia Davis Chandler conjured up the first known recipe for PB&J in a Boston cooking magazine back in 1901 (s he recommended currant jelly ). P eanut butter debuted at the 1883 Chicago World’s Fair. It’s National Peanut Butter and Jelly day! This combo is just about the best thing since sliced bread, even though technically it’s been around a few years longer. How did this grilled PB & J recipe turn out for you? Are you officially set on grilling your sandwiches from now on? Make sure to leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts.History of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day I highly recommend adding some of these to your weekly or monthly rotation. I’m a big fan of BBQ and grilled sandwiches in all forms. For a really fun crunch, make these grilled PB & Js with my recipe for smoked candied bacon! If you don’t want to go to all the trouble of making candied bacon, you can sprinkle a little Sweet Rub on the bacon while it cooks to give it a little sugary sweetness. In fact, you can use different jam for every sandwich and let everyone choose their favorites. I say choose your favorite jam and go to town. Honestly, the jam or jelly you use to make this is completely up to you. Almond butter or sunflower butter would taste amazing as well. If you aren’t a fan of peanut butter, or you are allergic or on a special diet, you can make this with any nut butter. I always believe you should make food that tastes good, so get creative and make a sandwich worthy of gracing your fantastic taste buds. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can play around with the ingredients for this grilled peanut butter and jelly. ![]() Slice them in half, and serve immediately while they are still warm (but take care to let them cool slightly so you don’t burn yourself on super hot jelly!). Once the sandwiches are that perfect golden brown on both sides, remove them from the grill. ![]() Cook for around 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until browned. With your grill preheated to 450 degrees F, place the sandwiches directly on the grill or on a preheated cast iron skillet or griddle. Place the two halves together and then butter the exterior of each side of bread. On the other half of the slices, spread the peanut butter nice and thick and lay a few slices of bacon over the top. On half of the bread slices, spread the jam on the bread and top with candied jalapenos. Lay out the bread on a large work surface. All you need is a trusty grill, a few extra ingredients, and a couple of extra minutes to get everything nice and toasted. Making a grilled peanut butter and jelly isn’t much different than making a regular one. How to Make a Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly I recommend making them a day or two in advance of these sandwiches so they’re good to go and have had time to sit for the flavors to meld. Be sure to check out the recipe link for the full ingredients and instructions on how to make and store them. We always have a large jar ready to go in the fridge to toss on ribs, sandwiches, and everything in between. Those candied jalapenos are the real star of the show. Here’s what you need to make these grilled PB & J sandwiches. If you want to play around with some flavors and ingredients, I have some suggestions below. ![]() If you have picky eaters at home, grill up a simple peanut butter and jelly combo to keep them happy and save the fancy ingredients for you!Īs I mentioned previously, we’re keeping things really simple for this grilled PB & J. The best part about these sandwiches? They’re completely customizable. It’s a great weekend lunch option or even perfect for a light dinner when you’re exhausted from the day. It’s easy to make, tastes amazing, and gives you a bit of protein in the mix.įor this grilled peanut butter and jelly I decided to keep things simple (for the kids) with a flavor upgrade of added bacon and my famous Candied Jalapenos (for the adults). There’s a reason this sandwich was a staple in childhood. It’s hard to beat a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich every once in a while. Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly (with Bacon!) Added bacon and candied jalapenos make this a simple yet truly satisfying snack. Your favorite childhood meal gets a major flavor upgrade in this grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ![]()
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