Southern Fried Bologna Sandwich

Step 1

Place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter, tilting the pan so it coats the bottom evenly, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Once the butter is foaming and the pan feels very hot, lay all 8 bologna slices flat in the skillet in a single layer without overlapping.

Step 3

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes without moving them until the bottoms are deep golden brown with crispy, slightly curled edges.

Step 4

Flip each bologna slice over one at a time using tongs and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until equally golden and crispy.

Step 5

Slide all the cooked bologna onto a clean plate and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mustard on one side of each bread slice, using the back of a spoon to distribute it in a thin, even layer.

Step 7

Arrange 4 warm bologna slices on the mustard side of the first slice of bread, stacking them in a single layer to cover the surface.

Step 8

Top with the second slice of bread, mustard-side down, pressing gently so the sandwich holds together.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining 4 bologna slices and 2 bread slices to make the second sandwich.

Step 10

Cut each sandwich diagonally from corner to corner using a sharp knife, creating two triangles per sandwich, and serve immediately.