Elvis sandwich
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The Elvis sandwich, often called the 'Fool's Gold Loaf,' is a legendary American sandwich famously associated with Elvis Presley. It typically consists of a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread filled with an entire jar of peanut butter, a jar of grape jelly, and a pound of crispy bacon, all baked until warm and gooey.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is extremely high in calories, fat, and sugar, with a single serving estimated to contain over 4,000 calories. It provides a massive amount of energy primarily from fats and carbohydrates, with significant protein from the peanut butter and bacon.
💡 What's interesting
The sandwich is culturally iconic as a symbol of Elvis's famously indulgent appetite and has become a pop culture reference for extreme comfort food. Nutritionally, it's a extreme example of a 'sometimes food,' packing multiple days' worth of calories into a single meal.