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Fried Bologna Sandwich

A quick and comforting sandwich made with crispy bologna, creamy cheese, and soft bread, perfect for satisfying cravings in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 slices bologna, regular or thick cut
  • 4 slices soft bread, white or potato for classic feel
  • 1 tablespoon butter divided
  • 1 slice American cheese or sharp cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard plus more for serving
Optional Toppings
  • to taste sliced onions
  • to taste pickles
  • to taste lettuce
  • to taste tomato

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm a skillet over medium heat. A cast iron skillet is ideal for great browning.
  2. Cut two small slits near the edge of each bologna slice to prevent curling.
Cooking
  1. Melt half the butter in the pan and add the bologna in a single layer.
  2. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Push the bologna to the side and add the rest of the butter. Lay in both bread slices to lightly toast in the butter.
  4. Place the cheese on one of the bread slices to melt while the bread toasts.
  5. Stack the hot bologna on the cheesy slice, add mustard and any extras, and top with the second slice of bread.
  6. Press gently with a spatula for 15 seconds to help it meld together.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the bologna to brown fully and don’t rush the cooking process. You can also cook onions in the skillet for added flavor. Various cheeses can be used based on preference.