The sandwich was made famous as a favorite of the American singer Elvis Presley.

The peanut butter and banana sandwich has been referred to as a favorite of Elvis Presley,[2] who was renowned for his food cravings such as the Fool's Gold Loaf, a loaf of French white bread filled with a pound each of bacon, peanut butter, and grape jelly.

[4][5][6] Presley's fondness for peanut butter and banana sandwiches is well established; however, bacon is not mentioned in all accounts.

[8] A news report suggests that, based on renditions of sandwiches named after him, Presley ate his with caramelized bananas and crispy bacon on grilled Hawaiian bread, and grilled by his mother or his cook in bacon fat.

The book suggests alternative fillings including sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, and apples.