The Sear: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. You don’t even need oil—the bologna has plenty of its own! Fry the slices for 2–3 minutes per side until the edges are dark and crispy.
The Melt: As soon as you flip the bologna, place your cheese slice on top so it gets perfectly gooey while the second side finishes. 
The Toast: While the meat is sizzlin’, butter your bread and toast it in the same pan (or a separate one) until golden brown.
The Assembly: Slather one side of the bread with mayo and the other with plenty of yellow mustard. Pile on your crispy bologna and cheese, add your pickles, and top it off!
PRO TIPS:
Upgrade the Cheese: Want to take it to the next level? Use a scoop of your Homemade Pimento Cheese instead of a regular slice! 
The Sweet Heat: A little bit of pepper jelly or a drizzle of hot honey is incredible on a fried bologna sandwich.
The Potato Chip Trick: If you want a real nostalgia trip, crush a few plain potato chips and put them right on top of the meat before closing the sandwich. The “crunch factor” is out of this world! 
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