Ohhh yes — Fried Bologna Sandwich 🥪🔥
Pure old-school comfort food. Crispy edges, soft middle, and that nostalgic smell when it hits the pan.
Here’s the classic diner / Southern version, plus a couple of upgrades if you’re feeling fancy.
Classic Fried Bologna Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick-cut bologna
- 2 slices white bread (or sandwich bread of choice)
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Optional: American cheese, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- Score the bologna
Make 3–4 small cuts around the edges so it doesn’t curl. - Fry
Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter or oil.
Fry bologna 1–2 minutes per side until browned and crispy. - Toast bread (optional but recommended)
Toast bread lightly in the same pan or toaster. - Assemble
Bologna on bread, add cheese if using, spread mustard or mayo, top with second slice. - Serve hot
Best eaten immediately.
The “Southern Upgrade” 🌟
- Thick bologna
- Melted American cheese
- Yellow mustard
- Lightly toasted white bread
Simple. Perfect.
Extra tasty variations
- 🧅 Add caramelized onions
- 🥒 Add dill pickle chips
- 🔥 Spicy mustard or hot sauce
- 🧀 Fried bologna grilled-cheese style
- 🍳 Add a fried egg for breakfast vibes
Pro tips
- Thick-cut bologna = best texture
- Medium heat prevents burning
- Don’t skip scoring — unless you like bologna bowls 😄
If you want, I can give you:
- Diner-style version with slaw
- Grilled fried bologna melt
- Air-fryer method
- Budget comfort-food sides that go with it
Just say the word 👌
