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    Fried Bologna Sandwich

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 10, 2020 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Learn how to make a Fried Bologna Sandwich with melted cheese for a super easy dinner or lunch that's very budget friendly.

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    fried bologna sandwich with provolone cheese and tomato on toasted bread on a plate

    If you've never had a fried bologna and cheese sandwich, you're missing out on cheap and easy comfort food. This budget friendly meal takes just a few minutes to make, so you can have lunch or dinner on the table in no time.

    I grew up on fried bologna or fried jumbo sandwiches, as my mom called them. It'a a Pittsburgh thing.

    So if you've never heard of frying bologna, no worries! One bite, and you'll be glad you tried it!

    You might also like to try a Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich, Pizza Grilled Cheese or a Polish Sausage Dog.

    How to Fry Bologna

    If you're not a bologna sandwich fan, frying bologna makes it completely different. The meat loses its fat and becomes nice and crispy around the edges.

    You'll want to allow for at least 2 or 3 slices per person. As the fat renders out, the slices get a lot smaller!

    Just add your bologna slices to a frying pan, and cook on medium heat. When the middles bubble up and the edges curl up, it's done.

    sliced bologna in frying pan

    Best Cheese for Bologna Sandwiches

    When the meat is done, it's time to add your favorite cheese. Mom and Grandma always used provolone, so I think that's the way to go.

    You can use your favorite cheese, though -- American, cheddar and Swiss are also good. Just use cheese that melts easily.

    Provolone melts almost instantly. So when it's melted, it's time to build the sandwich!

    sliced bologna and melted provolone cheese in skillet

    Toasted bread is definitely the way to go. You want the bread to be firm enough to hold the hot meat and cheese.

    You can toast the bread in the toaster or air fryer. Then, spread some mayo on the insides, and add your meat and cheese.

    Lettuce and tomato are optional, but so good. My favorite!

    fried jumbo bologna sandwich with provolone and tomatoes
    close up of bologna and cheese sandwich

    Fried Bologna Sandwich Recipe

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    fried bologna sandwich with provolone cheese and tomato on toasted bread on a plate

    Fried Bologna Sandwich

    Published by Dee
    Learn how to make a Fried Bologna Sandwich with melted cheese for a super easy dinner or lunch that's very budget friendly.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Main, sandwich
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 392 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 slices bologna
    • 4 slices provolone cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add sliced bologna to a medium skillet, and cook on medium heat until edges are slightly crispy and middles bubble up
    • Add sliced provolone cheese and allow to melt
    • Remove from skillet, and place on toasted bread slices. Top with lettuce and tomato, if desired

    Notes

    You can drain the fat from the skillet before adding the cheese or lift the meat and cheese out of the skillet and allow the grease to drip off before making the sandwiches.
    You can use your favorite cheese for the sandwich.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1139mgPotassium: 317mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sandra says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:38 am

      This was really amazing! My family loved it!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        April 24, 2020 at 11:15 am

        That's SO nice to hear! Thanks, Sandra!

    2. Catalina says

      April 23, 2020 at 11:47 am

      wow! This fried sandwich sound so perfect for a quick dinner!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Jacque Hastert says

      April 23, 2020 at 9:10 am

      I am going to have to give this a try. My husband loves bologna and anything fried. I can't wait to surprise him with this.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 24, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Hope he likes the sandwich, Jacque!

    4. katerina @ diethood.com says

      April 23, 2020 at 8:28 am

      This sounds really, reeeally GOOD!! A must try!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Cathy says

      April 23, 2020 at 8:04 am

      My dad used to make these for us growing up! SO good!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 23, 2020 at 8:37 pm

        Same here, Cathy. There's nothing quite like them!

    6. Sara Welch says

      April 22, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      OMG I am drooling! I haven't had bologna in such a long time! can't wait to give this a try; looks too good to pass up!5 stars

      Reply
    7. James says

      April 14, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      These are great! Made them for the whole family over the weekend. A sure hit!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 14, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        So glad you liked the sandwiches, James. Thanks!

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