Cheap vs expensive PB&J
Cheap vs expensive PB&J is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 420 calories per serving. Recipe by Louis Gantus on YouTube.
Prep: 6 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 14 min
Cost: $1.55 total, $1.55 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough Bread (fresh, preferably thick‑cut)
- 2 tablespoons Chunky Peanut Butter (room temperature for easy spreading)
- 1 tablespoon Fruit Jelly (any flavor you like; grape or strawberry work well)
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted Butter (for pan‑toasting; optional if using a toaster)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients & Equipment
Lay out the sourdough slices, chunky peanut butter, jelly, butter, and have your skillet, knives, and spatula ready on a clean cutting board.
Time: PT2M
Spread Peanut Butter
Using the butter knife, spread 2 Tbsp of chunky peanut butter evenly over one side of each bread slice.
Time: PT2M
Add Jelly
Spread 1 Tbsp of jelly over the peanut‑buttered side of one slice, then place the second slice on top, peanut‑butter side down.
Time: PT1M
Pre‑heat Skillet
Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the teaspoon of butter, letting it melt and coat the surface.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Toast the Sandwich
Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, pressing gently with the spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the peanut butter is slightly melted.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: Medium heat
Serve
Remove the sandwich, let it rest for 30 seconds, then slice diagonally and enjoy while warm.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains nuts, Contains gluten
Allergens: Peanuts, Gluten, Honey (optional, if added)
Last updated: March 21, 2026








