Description
A nostalgic breakfast mash-up of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the warm, custardy richness of classic French toast. Perfect for brunch or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-sliced bread (like brioche or Texas toast)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp jelly or jam (any flavor)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar or syrup (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread and jelly on another, then sandwich them together.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Dip the PB&J sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
- Cook the sandwich for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar, syrup, or extra jelly.
Notes
- Use almond or cashew butter for a nutty twist.
- Try different jams like strawberry, raspberry, or apricot.
- Add banana slices inside the sandwich for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts for crunch.
- Make it dairy-free using plant-based milk and vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg