Among the many things Elvis Presley was famous for was his version of the peanut butter sandwich. Like the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, local restaurants have begun paying tribute to peanut butter in their own way.

From peanut-butter-drizzled waffles or as a condiment for burgers, chefs are getting creative with one of America’s favorite pantry staples. And the popularity of peanut butter dishes only seems to be spreading.

FAT ANDREW WAFFLE ($7.75)

Waffles come with endless possibilities for toppings. A favorite is the Fat Andrew ($7.75) at Black Coffee and Waffle. Peanut butter here is gooey and melts into the giant waffle. Bananas, cinnamon and whipped cream are just the right accompaniments. The result: perfection in every bite.

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar: Two locations, 2180 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 651-313-5693; and 1500 Como Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, 612-436-0719; blackcoffeeandwaffle.com

THE TRUST ME ($7.99)

Trust the kitchen team at Cook St. Paul — peanut butter and kimchi really do go great together. At the Payne Avenue spot, the sandwich with house-made peanut butter melts in your mouth and tastes fresh as can be. Choose the Koritos (a Korean take on Doritos) for a side and make it a meal of mash-ups. Note that the dish is only served at lunch.

Cook St. Paul: 1124 Payne Ave., St. Paul; 651-756-1787; cookstp.com

THE JIFFY BURGER ($10)

Blue Door Pub pays homage to one of America’s favorite peanut-butter brands with this burger concoction. The silky, crunchy, fun-to-eat peanut butter takes you back to childhood. And the pepper jack cheese, bacon, pickle and mayo that come with it add to the flavor of the dish. You can’t go wrong with a delicious side of tator tots or hand-cut fries.

Blue Door Pub: Three locations, 1811 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-493-1865; 3448 42nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-315-2470; and 1514 Como Ave. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-367-4964; thebluedoorpubmn.com

RED VELVET BABY CAKES ($8.50)

A batter reminiscent of red velvet cake, the two layers of 9-inch cakes can easily double as a main course and dessert. The intensity of the peanut butter is cut with a cream cheese frosting it’s blended with. The result is a light, subtle peanut butter note that gives just the right amount of savory to the dish.

If you’re craving something more substantial, Red Cow also serves a Breakfast Burger that comes with peanut butter, an over-easy egg, bacon and cheddar cheese ($12.25).

Red Cow: Three locations, 393 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-789-0545; 208 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, 612-238-0050; and 3624 50th St. W., Minneapolis; 612-767-4411; redcowmn.com

PEANUT BUTTER STUFFED JALAPENOS ($6)

Move over, ants on a log. This grown-up version at Butcher and the Boar turns up the heat. The item on the dinner menu makes for an an ideal snack to go with your bourbon or as an appetizer to wake up the palate.

Butcher and the Boar: 1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, 612-238-8888; butcherandtheboar.com

THE SANDOR ($9)

An open-faced sandwich with peanut butter, house-made kimchi, green onions and peanuts explodes with flavors and textures, from savory to spicy and gooey to crunchy. The memorable dish quickly became a cult favorite when Gyst opened its doors two years ago.

Gyst Fermentation Bar: 25 25th St. E., Minneapolis; 612-758-0113; gystmpls.com

THE ELVIS

Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich with peanut butter and mashed bananas on grilled bread slices has become widely known as the the Elvis or Elvis Sandwich. Want to see what the fuss is all about? Here’s a great starter recipe adapted from splendidtable.org. There are many recipes out there. In some versions of the sandwich, honey or bacon is also added. And butter is sometimes swapped for bacon fat, just as Elvis liked it. Any combination is king — it’s all according to taste.

2 slices of white bread

2 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter

1 small ripe banana, mashed

2 tablespoons butter

To prepare sandwich: Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Spread the mashed banana on the other slice. Press the slices gently together.

To grill sandwich: Over low heat, melt butter in a small frying pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.