This Elvis sandwich themed crescent roll dessert is delicious! The sweet, salty, and creamy just work together. It’s easy to make and you’re going to love it.
Want to see a video of how this recipe is made? Simply scroll down to the bottom!
Have you heard of the infamous “Elvis sandwich?” I have a delicious crescent roll dessert for you today based on a favorite of the King of Rock n’ Roll!
I first heard of it when I visited Graceland with my mom over 20 years ago. Apparently it was one of Elvis’s favorites, and features peanut butter, banana, and bacon cooked between two pieces of bread on a griddle.
Honey is included in some of the variations. I learned all about it during the kitchen part of the Graceland mansion tour – and if you haven’t seen the Graceland kitchen, it’s certainly a sight to behold:
When we were shown the kitchen, my thoughts went directly to the carpeting. And I’ll admit, I gagged a little. I grew up with four brothers who spilled soda and food daily.
I pictured Elvis eating his sammiches not standing over the sink like my dad told him to (well, in my mind) . . and then peanut butter and banana getting mashed into the carpet. Can you tell I have PTSD about messes in the kitchen?!
Maybe Elvis has his kitchen carpet cleaned daily, so he could eat the sandwiches wherever he wanted to. That’s my guess!
But back to the crescent roll dessert. Today is actually the anniversary of Elvis’s death, 43 years ago. To celebrate the loss of the King, I decided to pull together a unique recipe.
It’s Elvis’s favorite sandwich, but in a crescent roll envelope instead of bread. I’m going to be honest that I had a few doubts about the mixture of peanut butter, banana, bacon, and honey when I was putting it all together.
In my mind I thought “this might not work out.” But these bad boys are delicious. The sweet, salty, and creamy just work together. Very well. You have to try it for yourself! I guarantee you – and your friends and family – are going to love them.
Just please eat them over the sink if you have carpet in your kitchen . . .
Makes 8 rolls.
Ingredients
- One package Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2-3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 pieces bacon
Tips and Thoughts for This Recipe
I’d keep these refrigerated and consume within 3 – 4 days. You can heat them up before eating.
Get the printable recipe here:
Elvis Sandwich Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent rolls
- 1/2 banana(s)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 T honey
- 2 slices bacon
Instructions
- Pop open the crescent roll package and unroll the dough. Lay onto a non-stick cooking sheet.
- Place a small dollop of peanut butter in the center of each roll.
- Squeeze a small amount of honey onto the peanut butter.
- Cut 1/2 a banana into eight slices. Place one slice on the peanut butter and honey.
- Cook 2 pieces of bacon in the microwave for 2 minutes (or until completely cooked). Break into pieces and sprinkle in the center of each roll.
- Fold the sides of each crescent roll in and roll up. Cook according to package instructions: Mine were cooked at 375 degrees for about 11-13 minutes. Let cool and serve!
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I’d love to know what you think of this tasty dessert in the comments! Here are some other recipes I think Elvis would’ve enjoyed: