Ohhh yes 😍 Fried Bologna Sandwich—pure nostalgia and comfort food at its best. Crispy edges, warm bologna, melty cheese, and soft bread. Simple, salty, and so satisfying.
🥪 Classic Fried Bologna Sandwich
Serves 1 (easy to scale up)
Ingredients
- 2 slices bologna (thick-cut if possible)
- 2 slices bread (white, wheat, or Texas toast)
- 1 tbsp butter or mayo (for frying)
- 1 slice American or cheddar cheese (optional)
- Optional toppings: mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the bologna
- Cut 3–4 small slits around the edges of each slice (prevents curling)
2️⃣ Fry the bologna
- Heat skillet over medium
- Add butter or spread mayo directly on bread
- Fry bologna 2–3 minutes per side until browned and crispy at edges
3️⃣ Toast the bread
- Toast bread in the same skillet until golden
- Add cheese on bread during last minute if using
4️⃣ Assemble
- Place bologna on bread
- Add toppings of choice
- Close sandwich and press lightly
5️⃣ Serve hot
- Best enjoyed immediately 😋
🔥 Pro Tips
- Thick-cut bologna gives the best bite
- Mayo instead of butter = crispier bread
- American cheese melts perfectly
- Add a second slice of bologna if you’re feeling bold
Variations
🧀 Grilled cheese bologna melt – bologna + cheese inside grilled bread
🍳 Breakfast-style – add a fried egg
🌶 Spicy – add hot sauce or pepper jack
🥬 Southern-style – add slaw or tomato
If you want, I can give you a fully loaded diner-style version, open-faced version, or air-fryer fried bologna 😌🥪
