You’re never too old for the joys of a classic PB&J. For a quick lunch on the go or an anytime comfort food spread a thick layer of peanut butter on your choice of bread top it with a generous dollop of jam and you’re good to go. But for a dish as simple as this sandwich there’s a fair share of debate and criticism — like whether you prefer jam on one side or both.
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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
As part of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich’s humble history and evolution people have also put creative spins on this classic by combining ingredients like lemon curd with peanut butter or even adding meat. The latter ingredient would make Elvis Presley proud as the King of Rock and Roll famously enjoyed his peanut butter sandwiches with bananas and bacon.
But an underrated way you may not have thought of to elevate this classic is with a layer of crispy potato chips nestled inside the PB&J. Flat traditional chip shapes work best between bread and corn versus potato chips for different textures and crunch. This adds a salty savory upgrade to the classic flavor combination and your options are nearly endless.
Chips are the obvious addition to a sandwich so it makes sense to add them directly as a topping. Every lunch lover has experienced the joy of crunching and crushing chips into a heartier meal like a dinner roll or even a Monte Cristo sandwich. While adding a crunch of salty chips to a sweeter creation like a PB&J is less common it’s high time that changed.
