The Wild Colorado Sandwich Elvis Presley Flew Across the Country to Eat

There are a lot of places in Colorado where you can get great subs and sandwiches. I live in Fort Collins, and I have noticed that there are a lot of great options, whether it be chains or locally owned businesses.

What Sandwiches Were Invented in Colorado?

Have you ever wondered what sandwiches have been invented in the state of Colorado? Many of us know that Colorado is where the cheeseburger was first crafted. However, a cheeseburger is not a sandwich, technically.

The Fool’s Gold Loaf: Colorado’s Most Famous Sandwich Creation

Love Food has created a list showcasing each state's most famous invented sandwich. These are sandwiches that were created in each state.

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Love Food came to the conclusion that the Fool's Gold Loaf is Colorado's most famous sandwich invention. The sandwich is extremely famous because it was Elvis Presley's famous sandwich.

What’s in a Fool’s Gold Loaf Sandwich?

A Fool's Gold Loaf sandwich features peanut butter, blueberry jelly, and a whole lot of bacon. Love Food says that Elvis fell in love with the sandwich after eating it back in 1976 at Colorado Mine Co.

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The Denver restaurant invented the sandwich, but unfortunately closed its doors for good in 1991. The restaurant at the time included an entire pound of bacon on this iconic Colorado sandwich.

Elvis Presley’s Legendary Connection to Denver

The sandwich cost $50.00 at the time. Elvis apparently loved the sandwich so much that we flew across the country from Memphis to Denver just to have it.

Personally, I have yet to try a version of this iconic sandwich. However, it sounds absolutely delicious.