Tired of the same ol' PB&J sammies? Yeah, me too. Which, considering we're not even a month into the school year is NOT a good sign. I don't know what my issue is, but I better get outta this rut or it will be a very long year. The Jif website (of course!) has this fun recipe for turning boring PB&J's into sushi. This will liven up lunch a bit!
Directions:
- Remove all crusts from the bread. Completely flatten the bread with a rolling pin or large soup can.
- Spread one tablespoon peanut butter and one tablespoon fruit spread on each slice of bread.
- Roll each slice into a tight spiral. Cut each spiral into four slices.
I have tried something similar to this in the past and it didn't turn out so well. I think the key is to not really load up on the peanut butter and jelly. A little goes a long way. Otherwise it squirts out all over and makes a big mess.
My grandmother made these for us as special treats many decades ago. She rolled the bread thinner than shown in the pic, and she varied the fillings with PB&J, PB and mayo and Cheez Whiz and mayo. Before cutting, she wrapped the rolls in wax paper, stacked them in a pan and chilled for several hours. The treats kept their shape perfectly. My cousin and I couldn't get enough of these, and we still get nostalgic about them and the good memories that came with them.
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