Elvis Presley's Hot Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 small banana with a fork ( 1/4 cup) ripe mashed
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably smooth)
• 2 slices sandwich bread white

Equipment

• frying pan
• knife

Directions

1. Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.
2. Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total.
3. Eat immediately with a knife and fork.