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Fried Bologna Sandwich

A Southern comfort staple featuring crisp pan-fried bologna slices with melted American cheese and tangy condiments on toasted bread.

11 minEasyServes 1540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices thick-cut bologna, scored
  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 slice American cheese
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter on one side of each white bread slice.

  2. 2

    Toast 2 slices white bread butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat until golden, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Place 3 slices scored thick-cut bologna into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until crisp around the edges and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

  4. 4

    Top thick-cut bologna with 1 slice American cheese and heat for 30 seconds until melted.

  5. 5

    Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp yellow mustard on the unbuttered sides of the toast, stack thick-cut bologna inside, and serve.

Questions

Can I make Fried Bologna Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 slice American cheese, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Fried Bologna Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 slices white bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fried Bologna Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Fried Bologna Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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