Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.