Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this classic Fried Bologna Sandwich, a hearty Southern delicacy that brings childhood memories to life. Crispy, golden-brown bologna nestled between toasted bread promises a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 slices bologna
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 2 thick slices tomato
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
Base and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 slices bread
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Warm the skillet over medium-high heat and coat lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create precise diagonal cuts across each bologna slice, forming an “X” pattern in the center to prevent unwanted curling during cooking.
- Carefully place bologna slices into the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and caramelize for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until edges turn crispy and golden brown.
- Generously spread mayonnaise across one surface of each bread slice, creating a smooth, even layer.
- Layer a fresh tomato slice directly onto the mayonnaise-covered bread, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position a slice of cheddar cheese atop the tomato, allowing it to slightly melt from the residual warmth.
- Arrange three crispy fried bologna slices carefully on the prepared bread, covering the cheese and tomato.
- Crown the sandwich with the remaining bread slice, pressing gently to ensure a secure connection.
- Return the assembled sandwich to the skillet, toasting each side until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior with a satisfying crunch.
- Transfer the hot sandwich to a serving plate, optionally slicing diagonally to create two elegant halves.
- Serve immediately while the bologna remains crisp and the cheese retains its melted consistency.
Notes
- Prevent Curling: Cut a small “X” in the center of each bologna slice before frying to help it cook evenly and prevent bubbling up in the middle.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Let the cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before assembling to ensure it melts more smoothly on the warm bologna.
- Crispy Texture Hack: Use a cast-iron skillet for extra crispiness and better caramelization of the bologna slices.
- Diet-Friendly Modifications: Swap regular bologna for turkey or chicken bologna to reduce fat content, and use whole grain bread for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg