We can't help falling in love with Elvis Presley's favorite food. The King of Rock 'n' Roll loved everything from decadent oysters to comforting Southern classics.
We’re All Shook Up Over Elvis Presley’s 18 Favorite Foods
Updated on Feb. 20, 2024
Like the man himself, Elvis Presley’s favorite foods were over-the-top. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was a big fan of big flavors and comforting Southern dishes. He feasted on everything from monkey bread to oysters Rockefeller, and we have the recipes so you can do the same! Now for a little less conversation and a little more cooking!
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2/19
The Elvis Ice Cream Sandwich
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearken back to the days of the King of Rock and Roll with this creamy concoction that combines peanut butter, bananas and bacon. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 ice cream sandwich: 824 calories, 46g fat (18g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
3/19
BBQ Chicken Bites
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures. —Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
4/19
Oysters Rockefeller
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are oyster farmers, and this classic Oysters Rockefeller dish always delights our guests. It's deliciously simple! —Beth Walton, Eastham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 oyster: 79 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
5/19
Fried Pickles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll get snatched up in a flash! —Eloise Maynor, Scottsboro, AL
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
6/19
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as this one. It tastes amazing as is, or tuck it under ice cream and chocolate syrup like a hot fudge sundae! —Karen Conrad, East Troy, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 311 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
7/19
Bacon-Topped Meat Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many others over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside, plus a flavorful bacon topping dress it up for Sunday dinner! —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 piece: 329 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
8/19
World's Best Lemon Pie
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mother’s pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue! —Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 385 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
9/19
Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Vernon’s Smokehouse, a restaurant in Graceland, serves up fried catfish in honor of the King of Rock and Roll. You can make this version at home.
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 475 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
10/19
Barbecue Burger
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Elvis was as American as apple pie—or should we say a good old-fashioned burger? Presley reportedly liked his burger with the works: red onion, tomato, lettuce, mayo, mustard and a few slices of cheese.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 626 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1146mg sodium, 86g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
11/19
Caramel-Pecan Monkey Bread
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It's hard to resist a caramel-coated treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 334 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
12/19
Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pop these protein-packed brown sugar salmon fillets in the oven before whipping up a sweet basting sauce. This tangy entree cooks up in minutes, making it a perfect meal for busy families and unexpected weekend guests. —Debra Martin, Belleville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked fish: 225 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
13/19
Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe just before we showed our house. Not only did the people buy the house, but they requested the recipe. — Nancy Fridirici, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
14/19
Chicken-Fried Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a child, I learned from my grandmother how to make these chicken-fried steaks. I taught my daughters, and when my granddaughters are older, I’ll show them, too. —Donna Cater, Fort Ann, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 steak with 1/3 cup gravy: 563 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
15/19
Deluxe Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it comes to mashed potatoes recipes, this is one of my favorites because they can be made ahead, refrigerated and then popped into the oven just prior to dinnertime. When my grandchildren come for dinner, I have to double this recipe. They love it! —Vivian Bailey, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 301 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
16/19
Incredible Coconut Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coconut cake is a Southern classic, and Elvis’ mother apparently made a very good one a lot like this.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 689 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
17/19
Mom’s Roast Beef
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef with its savory gravy. The well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty. People always ask about the secret ingredients. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! —Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef with gravy: 210 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
18/19
Triple Bean Bake with Bacon
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tried and true baked beans go from ordinary to extraordinary when you mix bean varieties and add the zing of horseradish. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 278 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 8g fiber), 13g protein.
19/19
Best Ever Banana Bread
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of this banana bread. It really is amazingly good! —Gert Kaiser, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 257 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
