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Fool's Gold Sandwich

Recipe by Joshua Weissman on YouTubeAdded 4 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A decadent, over‑the‑top sandwich that layers buttery toasted Italian bread with generous jars of peanut butter and jam, then piles on a pound of crispy bacon. It’s a sweet‑savory indulgence perfect for a daring breakfast or novelty treat.

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Method

  1. Butter the two slices of Italian white bread and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (350°F) until lightly golden, about 5 minutes per side.

  2. Allow the baked bread to cool for a few minutes, then hollow out both halves, creating a cavity for the filling.

  3. Spread the entire jar of peanut butter evenly inside the hollowed bread.

  4. Top the peanut butter with the entire jar of jam, spreading it smoothly.

  5. Stuff the sandwich with the pound of crispy bacon, distributing it evenly.

Tips while you cook

Cool bread before hollowing
Allow the baked bread to cool for a few minutes before hollowing.
Spread peanut butter first
Spread the peanut butter before the jam.
Even bacon distribution
Stuff the sandwich with the pound of crispy bacon, distributing it evenly for balanced bites.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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