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CULT FAVORITE
This Easy 3-Minute Sandwich Might Sound Crazy, but I Love It
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5.0 (290)|(2 Reviews)Thick creamy peanut butter smeared on sandwich bread and layered with crisp dill pickle spears.
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By Nick Evans (Recipe Developer)•Published April 27, 2026
⏱ 3 mins
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans🔥 320 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The ultimate combination of creamy, salty, sweet, and sour.
- Ready in 3 minutes with zero cooking.
CULT FAVORITE
This Easy 3-Minute Sandwich Might Sound Crazy, but I Love It
A Great Depression era sandwich that still has die-hard fans: the rich creaminess of peanut butter perfectly balances the salty, vinegary crunch of sour dill pickles. Ready in 3 minutes flat. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time3 mins
Servings1 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 slices good quality sandwich bread
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy)
- 4–5 crunchy dill pickle chips or sliced planks, patted dry
Directions
1
Spread peanut butter
Spread peanut butter thickly on both slices of bread.
2
Add pickles and close
Pat pickle slices dry with a paper towel. Layer across peanut butter. Close sandwich, slice in half, and enjoy.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Patting the pickles dry with a paper towel prevents the bread from getting soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories320 kcal
Protein12g
Carbs30g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 540mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
