Classic Elvis Panini (Mao Wang Pa Ni Ni)
Make this easy 10-minute Classic Elvis Panini at home. Featuring crispy bacon, sweet bananas, creamy peanut butter, and melty mozzarella cheese, it's the ultimate sweet and savory breakfast sandwich.
Equipment
- Panini Press
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread thick-cut
- 2 slices bacon pre-cooked until crisp
- 1 medium banana sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp peanut butter smooth or chunky
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Pre-cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, and slice the banana into even rounds. Preheat your panini press to medium-high heat.
- Spread a generous layer of peanut butter on the inside of both slices of bread.
- On the bottom slice, arrange the sliced bananas in an even layer. Place the pre-cooked bacon strips on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Place the top slice of bread on the sandwich, peanut butter side down. Carefully transfer to the preheated panini press.
- Close the machine and grill for 2-3 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Slice and serve immediately!
Notes
Recipe Notes: Always pre-cook your bacon before adding it to the panini; the press will not cook raw bacon safely or render the fat properly.
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
Food Safety Reminder: Store any leftovers containing meat in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.