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American musician Elvis Presley is one of the enduring cultural icons of the 20th century, known as much for his unique style and colorful personality as his beloved music. One of the many notable facets of the King’s character was his love for comfort food. From banana sandwiches to fried chicken, Elvis’ table was always full of delicious dishes.
That’s One Expensive Craving!
One of Elvis’ very favorite meals was one that couldn’t be found just anywhere. In fact, Elvis once had his private jet fly him over 1,000 miles to indulge his craving!
That craving was for the Fool’s Gold Loaf, Elvis’ favorite sandwich. The Fool’s Gold Loaf was served by the Colorado Mine Company, a restaurant in Denver, Colorado.
On February 1, 1976, Elvis was entertaining two friends from Colorado at Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The discussion turned to the sandwich, which Elvis decided he had to have right then.
The group drove to the Memphis airport and boarded the Lisa Marie, Elvis’ private jet. After two hours and a $16,000 flight ($70,000 today!), Elvis arrived at the Denver airport. The restaurant’s owner greeted Elvis and his friends with 22 Fool’s Gold Loafs. Elvis enjoyed the sandwiches and flew back to Memphis without ever leaving the Denver airport!
Make your own Fool’s Gold Loaf!
Here we have the recipe for the very same sandwich that Elvis loved so much! You’ll be surprised at how easy the Fool’s Gold Sandwich is to make!
Elvis could supposedly handle an entire Fool’s Gold Loaf sandwich by himself (it’s not called the Elvis Sandwich for nothing), but you’ll probably want to split one up for several people.
Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients you will need:
- 2 T. margarine
- 1 loaf French white bread
- 1 lb. bacon
- 1 jar smooth peanut butter
- 1 jar grape jelly
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a large bread knife to slice French bread lengthwise.
Spread each side of the bread with margarine. Bake for 15 minutes.
While bread is baking, pan-fry bacon and drain on a paper towel. Or follow this simple tutorial to cook it in the microwave.
Remove some of the bread from the interior of the baked bread. This creates extra room for the filling.
Add jelly to one half and peanut butter to other half. Use as much as you’d like, but don’t be stingy! This sandwich is supposed to indulgent and over the top!
Add the cooked bacon. Close the sandwich and slice as desired.
Serve and enjoy the sandwich fit for the King! Salty, sweet, and delicious! No wonder it’s often called the Elvis Sandwich!
Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich Recipe
Here we have the recipe for the very same sandwich that Elvis loved so much! You’ll be surprised at how easy the Fool’s Gold Sandwich is to make! Elvis could supposedly handle an entire Fool’s Gold Loaf sandwich by himself (it’s not called the Elvis Sandwich for nothing), but you’ll probably want to split one up for several people.
Ingredients
- 2 T. margarine
- 1 loaf French white bread
- 1 lb. bacon
- 1 jar smooth peanut butter
- 1 jar grape jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a large bread knife to slice French bread lengthwise.
- Spread each side of the bread with margarine. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While bread is baking, pan-fry bacon and drain on a paper towel.
- Remove some of the bread from the interior of the baked bread. This creates extra room for the filling.
- Add jelly to one half and peanut butter to other half. Use as much as you’d like, but don’t be stingy! This sandwich is supposed to indulgent and over the top!
- Add the cooked bacon. Close the sandwich and slice as desired.
- Serve and enjoy the sandwich fit for the King!
Notes
Salty, sweet, and delicious! No wonder it’s often called the Elvis Sandwich!
Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 T. margarine
- 1 loaf French white bread
- 1 lb. bacon
- 1 jar smooth peanut butter
- 1 jar grape jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a large bread knife to slice French bread lengthwise.
- Spread each side of the bread with margarine. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While bread is baking, pan-fry bacon and drain on a paper towel.
- Remove some of the bread from the interior of the baked bread. This creates extra room for the filling.
- Add jelly to one half and peanut butter to other half. Use as much as you’d like, but don’t be stingy! This sandwich is supposed to indulgent and over the top!
- Add the cooked bacon. Close the sandwich and slice as desired.
- Serve and enjoy the sandwich fit for the King!
Notes
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Elvis Lives!
Although Elvis passed away in 1977, his impact on music and pop culture is unsurpassed. Even decades after his death, every man, woman, and child in America is familiar with Elvis. He recorded dozens of albums and starred in 33 feature films, ensuring that fans still have a wealth of Elvis material to enjoy. He was also widely known for his generosity, as he would often give extravagant gifts such as jewels and automobiles to everyone from family to total strangers.
No Elvis fan’s life is complete without a trip to Graceland, Elvis’ Memphis estate. Colorfully decorated and filled to the brim with Elvis’ personal possessions, it’s a delight to visit. Even those who aren’t dedicated Elvis fans are sure to love the fascinating displays, while all visitors can pay their respects to the King at his grave site, where he rests alongside his beloved parents and grandmother. You can even set foot aboard the Lisa Marie, the private jet Elvis took to Denver to grab a late-night Fool’s Gold Loaf! There’s even a diner where you can enjoy one of Elvis’ other favorite foods–the peanut butter and banana sandwich!
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Fool’s Gold Loaf Video Recipe Transcript
Start Video Transcript
Hi, Kristi in the Rada Kitchen, and today I’m going to show you to make Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich. This was one of Elvis Presley’s favorite foods.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Slice a loaf of French bread lengthwise. Spread 2 tablespoons of margarine over all the sides. Bake the bread for 15 minutes. While the bread is baking, fry 1 lb. of bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels. When the loaf is baked, hollow out the interior, leaving the desired amount of bread within the walls of the loaf.
Layer the inside of the loaf with a thick layer of peanut butter. Don’t be stingy. Use lots! Add a layer of grape jelly. Again, use lots. Arrange the bacon slices inside the bread. Close the loaf and slice.
And there you have the Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich. Elvis loved this sandwich so much he flew his private jet to Denver, Colorado just to have one. Thanks for watching! Subscribe to our YouTube channel, and visit us on our website at RadaCutlery.com.
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