Middle Georgia Banana Sandwich Recipes

FRIED BANANA SPLIT

Steps:

• For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate and 1/4 cup water in a heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until the sauce is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in small pinch cayenne pepper. Set aside.
• For the bananas: Place the brown sugar in a pie dish or on a plate. Toss the bananas in the brown sugar until nicely coated. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter becomes golden brown. Add the bananas to the hot pan cut-side down. Turn the bananas over as soon as they are golden brown and the sugar forms a crunchy coat on the bananas, about 30 seconds per side (do not allow bananas to become soft and mushy). Divide the bananas between 2 shallow bowls or plates. Spoon the chocolate sauce over the bananas. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds, and serve immediately.
• Cook's Notes: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
• An alternate way to melt the chocolate is to combine the chocolate and water in a small metal bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir the chocolate mixture until melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from over the water and set aside.

GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place banana slices onto the peanut buttered side of one slice, top with the other slice and press together firmly. Fry the sandwich until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

"SAY WHAT?" BANANA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread a tablespoon on one side of each slice on bread.
• Peel and cut the bananas into 1/4-inch round slices.
• Lay the slices on two of the slices of bread and then top with the other half.
• ENJOY!

BANANA BLISS BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Arrange banana on 2 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Evenly spread outside of sandwiches with Spread mixture.
• Cook sandwiches in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Also terrific with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries layered with bananas!
• For extra special twist, saute bananas in I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread first, then proceed as above!
• Nutrition Information Per Serving:
• Calories 300, Calories From Fat 90, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 11g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 310mg, Total Carbohydrates 45g, Sugars 18g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 6%, Iron 8%

GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread. Place banana slices onto the peanut buttered side of one slice, top with the other slice and press together firmly. Fry the sandwich until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.