Description
Mouthwatering Bologna, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches bring classic deli comfort to your kitchen table. Crispy edges, melted cheese, and perfectly fried eggs create a nostalgic breakfast experience you’ll crave morning after morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 slices bologna
- 4 large eggs
Cheese and Bread:
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices bread
Seasoning and Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing the butter to melt and create a golden coating.
- Sizzle bologna slices for 2-3 minutes per side until edges crisp and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Transfer crispy bologna to a separate plate, maintaining the skillet’s heat and butter residue.
- Crack eggs directly into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook to preferred texture – whether sunny-side-up, over-easy, or gently scrambled.
- Simultaneously, toast bread slices until they reach a uniform golden-brown color with slight crispness.
- Layer each sandwich by placing a cheese slice on the toast base, followed by the crispy bologna slice.
- Carefully position the freshly cooked egg atop the bologna, creating a warm, melty foundation.
- Crown the sandwich with the second toasted bread slice, pressing gently to meld the layers together.
- Repeat the assembly process for additional sandwiches, ensuring each one is crafted with consistent care.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese begins to softly melt, capturing the perfect breakfast sandwich experience.
Notes
- Crisp bologna by cooking it until edges are golden brown and slightly curled for maximum texture and flavor contrast.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to elevate the sandwich’s taste profile.
- Customize the sandwich for dietary needs by using turkey bologna, gluten-free bread, or plant-based cheese alternatives for vegetarian options.
- Add extra flavor layers with condiments like spicy mustard, hot sauce, or a quick spread of garlic aioli to transform the classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 522 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1240 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg