Fried Bologna Sandwich Upgrades
Fried Bologna Sandwich Upgrades are a delicious way to bring a classic dish to new heights. With crispy bologna, fresh toppings, and rich flavors, it’s a satisfying meal for everyone.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 slices slices bologna
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Creole mustard such as Zatarain's
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 8 slices Texas toast or other thick white bread
- 4 slices American cheese
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 thick slices tomato
- 16 pieces bread and butter pickle chips
- 2 cups thin dill pickle potato chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a sheet pan with foil.
- Stack the bologna slices and cut 4 small notches around the edge of each slice.
- In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and mustard and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cooking
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Arrange bread in the pan, buttered side down. Cook until toasted, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and toast the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the bread to a wire rack.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Place 4 bologna slices in the skillet and cook until lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. Press down on the center if they puff up.
- Arrange the cooked bologna on the prepared pan and keep warm in the oven. Once all bologna is cooked, top each stack with a slice of cheese and place back in the oven until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
Assembly
- Spread the mayo mixture over the unbuttered sides of the toast.
- Place 4 pieces of toast, mayo side up, on a work surface. Layer each with 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1 tomato slice, 4 pickle slices, and a stack of the bologna. Top with 1/2 cup of chips and a slice of bread.
Notes
Serve these sandwiches warm. They can be enjoyed as a main dish or cut into halves or quarters for a snack. Pair them with chips or a simple salad for a complete meal. For an extra crunch, try adding crispy bacon. Feel free to use different types of bread or toppings.