Ah yes! The Fried Bologna Sandwich 🥪—simple, nostalgic, and downright delicious comfort food. Crisped-up bologna, melty cheese, and soft bread—it’s a Southern classic.
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Servings: 1–2
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5–7 min
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bologna (regular or thick-cut)
- 2 slices of bread (white, wheat, or sandwich bread)
- 1–2 tsp butter or oil
- 1 slice of cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss)
- Optional toppings: mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato
Instructions
- Fry the bologna
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add bologna slices and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until edges are slightly crispy and browned.
- Toast the bread
- While bologna cooks, butter the bread lightly if desired.
- Toast in a separate pan or in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich
- Place fried bologna on the toasted bread.
- Add cheese immediately so it melts slightly.
- Add condiments and optional toppings.
- Top with second slice of bread.
- Serve
- Slice in half and enjoy hot.
🔥 Tips
- Frying on medium heat prevents bologna from burning while giving nice crisp edges.
- Thick-cut bologna gives extra meaty texture.
- For extra flavor, try adding a fried egg or sautéed onions.
- Serve with potato chips or pickles for a true diner feel.
If you want, I can also give a Southern-style “deluxe” fried bologna sandwich version with mayo, mustard, caramelized onions, and melty cheese that’s next-level tasty.
Do you want that deluxe version?
