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Fried Bologna Sandwiches (Southern Style)

These Southern-style fried bologna sandwiches bring a warm dose of nostalgia with every bite. Featuring crispy-edged Oscar Mayer bologna, melty American cheese, and the tang of yellow mustard on butter-toasted buns, this budget-friendly recipe is a quick and satisfying comfort food treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices Oscar Mayer beef bologna No substitutions recommended
  • 2 Hamburger buns Use any brand available on sale
  • 4 teaspoons Butter Real butter only – not margarine
  • Yellow mustard Preferably French's
  • 2 slices American cheese Kraft or Velveeta works perfectly

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Knife (for making cuts in the bologna)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt the 4 teaspoons of real butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. While the butter is melting, take the 2 slices of bologna and make several small cuts along the edges to prevent them from curling when they hit the hot pan.
  3. Place the bologna slices in the pan and fry until they reach your desired level of crispiness. If you like melty cheese, add the 2 slices of American cheese on top during the last minute of cooking so they can gently melt over the meat.
  4. Spread yellow mustard evenly on the 2 hamburger buns. Then assemble the sandwich by placing the fried bologna (with melted cheese) between the buns.
  5. For a fun twist, consider experimenting with variations such as using garlic bologna, swapping mustard for a mix of mayo and hot sauce, or even topping the sandwich with a fried egg for an extra layer of flavor.

Notes

This Southern-style fried bologna sandwich is a nostalgic comfort food that’s as simple as it is satisfying. The secret to a great sandwich is using real butter to get that beautifully crisp edge on the bologna, and cutting small slits in the meat prevents it from curling. Feel free to experiment with variations like garlic bologna or adding a fried egg for a richer flavor. Serve the sandwich with a side of crispy chips, creamy coleslaw, or baked beans, and enjoy with an ice-cold sweet tea or Coke.