Here’s a classic bologna sandwich—simple, nostalgic, and satisfying—plus a couple of tasty upgrades 🥪
🥪 Classic Bologna Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread (or your favorite bread)
- 2–3 slices bologna
- 1 slice American cheese (optional but classic)
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow mustard (optional)
- Salt & black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Spread mayonnaise on one or both slices of bread.
- Add bologna slices (folding them adds texture).
- Top with American cheese if using.
- Add a little mustard if desired.
- Close sandwich, slice if you like, and enjoy.
🔥 Popular Variations
Fried Bologna Sandwich
- Pan-fry bologna until edges curl and crisp.
- Serve on toasted bread with mayo and cheese.
Southern Style
- Fried bologna
- White bread
- Mayo + yellow mustard
- Optional: tomato slice
Gourmet Upgrade
- Thick-cut bologna (beef or smoked)
- Toasted brioche or sourdough
- Sharp cheddar
- Dijon mustard
- Caramelized onions
Crunchy Add-Ons
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Potato chips inside the sandwich
🧂 Pro Tips
- Cut a small X in the center of bologna before frying to prevent curling.
- American cheese melts best for classic flavor.
- Bologna pairs great with potato chips or a dill pickle.
If you want, I can give you:
- Grilled cheese + bologna melt
- Air-fryer fried bologna
- Old-school lunch counter style
- Healthier alternatives
Just tell me 🙂
