How to Eat a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

There are many comfort foods that remind us of our childhood days. One of the most popular is the old peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But if you're tired of the classic white bread slapped with a little peanut butter and jelly, here are some cool variations which will have you eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a whole new way.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Cut the crusts from your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It seems as if every kid goes through the "no crust" phase at one time or another. Cutting the crusts off allows the moistness of the white bread to be uninterrupted by the dry crust.
2. Drink a glass of ice cold milk along with your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The cool creamy texture of the milk is a perfect pairing with the sweet and savory sandwich.
3. Add bananas or raisins to your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. These are popular variations. Some people leave the jelly out altogether when making this sandwich, while others include it.
4. Experiment with different jellies and jams. Grape jelly is the standard, but broaden your horizons to raspberry, strawberry, apple, blackberry and more.
5. Grill your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Simply spray the pan with some non-stick cooking spray and cook each side over medium heat. You'll have a crunchy treat full of tasty goodness in just a few short minutes.
6. Make it a fluffernutter. This is the most popular variation. Purchase fluff (which is marshmallow) and add it to the sandwich. Some people keep the jelly, while others skip it when making a fluffernutter.
7. Change up the bread. Don't limit yourself to plain old white bread. You can eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on everything from a baguette to a bagel.
8. Create a 5-layer peanut butter and jelly sandwich. For a fun appetizer at a party, create 5 layers of wonder bread and peanut butter and jelly. Then remove the crusts and slice the sandwich into fourths. It's a great treat for a kids' party.