The Italian Elvis

Ingredients

• 12 slices bacon 
• 2  bananas 
• 6 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread 
• 8 slices top white thick
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese 
• 4 servings butter salted for the bread

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• paper towels
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon slices side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake until crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.
2. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, place the bananas in a small bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Fold in the mascarpone until combined.
4. Spread a thick layer of chocolate-hazelnut spread on 4 bread slices, then top each with 3 bacon slices.
5. Spread the banana-mascarpone mixture on the remaining 4 bread slices, then place on top to make 4 sandwiches.
6. Spread butter on both sides of the sandwiches.
7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the sandwiches on each side until GBD-golden brown and delicious.
8. Photography by Johnny Miller