Home » Lunch » Fried Bologna Sandwich (+Video)

Fried Bologna Sandwich (+Video)

Fried Bologna, or Fried Baloney, is one of those old school sandwiches. Soft white bread, a schmear of mustard and crisp fried bologna!

FRIED BALONEY SANDWICH

I know the title of this says “Fried Bolgona Sandwich” but does anyone actually pronounce it as “Bologna?” We don’t. It’s baloney to us. So I guess I should have titled this Fried Baloneys since we don’t really say the sandwich part either. It is understood that when you say you want some fried baloney that you are referring to a sandwich.

fried bologna on soft white bread with mustard, sliced in half on a red plate.

TIPS FOR MAKING FRIED BOLOGNA:

  • For those of you who have enjoyed a fried baloney, you are probably particular about the way you like yours. There are all kinds of techniques and toppings and condiments folks like. And you probably like it whatever way your Momma made it. And of course, that will always be the right way.
  • If you don’t cut any slits in it, it will puff up into a bowl shape. I like to cut out little triangles and fry those separate for a crispy treat but you can just cut slits on each side too. I just learned to make it by cutting out the pieces.
  • If tomatoes are in season, a nice ripe slice of tomato on top is outta this world. It’s all on what you grew up with. But no matter what you put on it, it is still a cheap but yummy sandwich that takes you back to your childhood. 
Fried Bologna (Fried Baloney) Sandwich recipe from The Country Cook. A sandwich sliced in half and stacked on top of each other on a red plate.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR FRIED BOLOGNA:

  • salted butter (or margarine)
  • thickly sliced bologna
  • white bread
  • yellow mustard
  • any other condiments you like: mayo, sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese, pickles, lettuce
sliced bologna, mustard, soft white bread, butter.

HOW TO MAKE A FRIED BOLONEY SANDWICH:

Cut two Pac-Man shaped triangle in a slice of bologna or make two slits on each side of the bologna (optional). Put a skillet over medium heat and throw a pat of butter in (about a tablespoon). If you need more butter as you’re cooking these, just add a bit more in. Butter is gonna give you those nice crispy edges. When butter is melted, start frying up your bologna.

bologna in a frying pan.

At this point, you want to fry it until it reaches your desired color. My husband likes his pretty dark. I like my edges to be crispy. Whatever your personal preference is. I also throw in those little shapes I cut out. They are so good crisped up! When it is finished, put it on your bread. 

mustard on white bread.

Also, if you prefer, you can toast your bread too. It gives it an extra little crunch. I like to put a little mustard on my bread.

fried bologna on mustard and white bread.

My husband likes mayo only on his.

a hand holding up a sliced, fried bologna with yellow mustard and white bread

If it makes a funny little bowl shape, don’t worry, you can just push it down a little when you stick your other piece of bread on top.

white bread, sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes and fried bologna.

But it makes a handy little holder for a nice slice of tomato on top.

a hand holding one slice of fried bologna sandwich that has tomatoes and cheese on it.

Serve with some chips and an ice cold glass of Coca Cola. And take a trip back to some simpler days….

Fried Baloney with tomato, sliced and on a red plate.

CRAVING MORE RECIPES?

Fried Bologna Sandwich (+Video)

Fried Bologna, or Fried Baloney, is one of those old school sandwiches. Soft white bread, a schmear of mustard and crisp fried bologna!
5 from 20 votes
Print Pin Rate
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 slices thick bologna
  • 8 slices white bread
  • yellow mustard,mayo, sliced tomatoes, American cheese, pickles, or lettuce

Instructions

  • Cut a Pac-Man (triangle shape) on each side of the slice of bologna (optional). You can just cut slits if you'd like.
  • Put a skillet over medium heat and throw a pat of butter in (about a tablespoon). If you need more butter as you're cooking these, just throw a bit more in.
  • When butter is melted, start frying up the bologna.
  • At this point, you want to fry it until it reaches your desired color. Flipping it over at least once.
  • When it is finished, put it in between a couple of slices of white bread with a spread of mustard. 

Video

YouTube video

Notes

  • Also, if you prefer, you can toast your bread too. It gives it an extra little crunch. Put on whatever condiments you like such as mayo, mustard, lettuce and tomato.
Course: Lunch, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 539mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @thecountrycook and mention us #thecountrycook!

Originally published: August 2012
Updated & republished: February 2020

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




55 Comments

  1. Ok, this is going to sound crazy but you’ve gotta try it. I grew up eating fried bologna, mayo, and cucumber (with salt and pepper of course) sandwiches. It’s the ultimate summer sandwich to me. I LOVE it! My husband thinks I’m crazy. Lol He’s just bologna and mustard kinda guy, but I just have to have mayo and cucumber or it isn’t a bologna sandwich to me!