Sweet & Spicy PBJ Sandwich
By Chef Rachel Petraglia, Georgia Department of Education
Orange marmalade pairs great with peanut butter and sriracha gives the sandwich a unique twist.
Ingredients
- 192 slices, bread, pullman, whole grain
- Pan spray, butter flavored
- 2 #10 can peanut butter, creamy
- 2 quarts + 1 cup marmalade, orange
- 2 cups sriracha
- 8 ounces cilantro, fresh, leaves, chopped
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 569 |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
| Protein: | 23 g |
| Fiber: | 8 g |
| Sodium: | 661 mg |
Directions
- This recipe is scaled for K-12 school food service. For more information about peanuts in school food service, visit PeanutsinSchools.org
- 1. Preheat combi oven to: 375 F and 100% humidity.
- 2. Spray 4 sheet pans with butter flavored pan release spray.
- 3. Place 24 slices of bread on each sheet pan, 4 down and 6 across.
- 4. Spray the bread, generously, with buttered flavored pan release spray.
- 5. Bake in preheated combi oven for 7 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.
- 6. Set aside until assembly.
- 7. Use a #30 scoop to portion 2 tablespoons peanut butter on each slice of bread.
- 8. Spread the peanut butter over each slice.
- 9. Use a #40 scoop to portion 1.5 tablespoons orange marmalade on one slice of peanut butter bread.
- 10. Drizzle 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce over marmalade and sprinkle with fresh, chopped cilantro.
- 11. Top with second slice of peanut butter bread.
- 12. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally or cut sandwich into four squares for service.
- NOTE: Another great serving option is open-faced.
- 13. Cold hold, covered, at 41°F or lower for service.
- NOTE: It is important to hold this sandwich covered to ensure bread does not dry out.
- Crediting:
- 2 oz. equivalent Meat/Meat Alternate
- 2 oz. equivalent Grain
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 569 |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
| Protein: | 23 g |
| Fiber: | 8 g |
| Sodium: | 661 mg |
