Grandma’s Pittsburgh Fried Bologna Sandwich
Growing up in Pittsburgh, a fried bologna sandwich was a staple. My grandma elevated it with two simple ingredients, adding her own twist. To me, this is the only way to make one.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: comfort food, fried bologna sandwich, grilled sandwich, pittsburgh recipes
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: comfort food, fried bologna sandwich, grilled sandwich, pittsburgh recipes
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 8 thin slices bologna (not garlic) – I prefer thin slices, but you can go with 4 thicker slices
- 4 tablespoons grape jelly
- 2 cups potato chips, regular flavor
- 1 tablespoon butter plus 2 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. If you have a grill plate, this works even better as you have more surface area. Place 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. When the butter is melted, place 2 thin slices (1 thick slice) of bologna (however many you can fit without crowding) in the pan. *note to prevent ‘doming’ before putting the bologna in the pan, cut a slit from the edge to the middle of the slice.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until the edges are golden brown. Flip the bologna over and cook for 3 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. While the bologna is cooking (after you’ve flipped it), prepare the bread by spreading one tablespoon, which is divided evenly, on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice down, jelly side up, and a small handful of potato chips on top. Take your fried bologna from the pan and place it on the chips. Place another small handful of chips on top, and then take the other slice of bread, placing it jelly-side down on top of the chips. Gently push down on the sandwich (some chips will break, but that’s OK). Take the melted butter and lightly brush the top of the sandwich. Working carefully, flip the sandwich over and place it buttered side down in the pan. Grill on each side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Repeat steps for each sandwich if you aren’t using a grill plate.