Fried Bologna Sliders

Name: Fried Bologna Sliders with Pickle-Dijonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 Hawaiian rolls; 12 slices thick-cut bologna; 6 slices American cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 large dill pickle spear, diced; 1/2 tsp pickle juice; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Fried Bologna Sliders are a retro American sandwich featuring pan-fried thick-cut bologna, melted American cheese, and a creamy pickle-Dijonnaise sauce stacked on Hawaiian rolls and baked until golden. This nostalgic recipe delivers childhood comfort in one bite.

🌍American 🏷️Fried bologna 🏷️Sliders 🏷️Baked sliders 🏷️Hawaiian rolls American cheese

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

29 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

12 Hawaiian rolls
12 slices thick-cut bologna
6 slices American cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 large dill pickle spear, diced
1/2 tsp pickle juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2
Slice the slab of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish.
3
In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bologna slices. Cut a small slit in each slice to prevent them from curling up. Fry until lightly browned on both sides.
4
While the bologna cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced dill pickle, pickle juice, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
5
Spread the sauce evenly over the bottom half of the rolls in the baking dish.
6
Layer the American cheese slices over the sauce.
7
Arrange the fried bologna slices on top of the cheese.
8
Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls over the bologna.
9
In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and sesame seeds.
10
Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
11
Bake for 13-14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
12
Let the sliders cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Fry bologna slices 1–2 minutes per side over medium heat to crisp edges without overcooking; watch for curling.
Dice the dill pickle finely and squeeze out excess liquid before mixing into the sauce to prevent sogginess.
Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally and assemble tightly in a buttered baking dish for even, golden browning.
Brush the melted butter mixture on top before baking and tent with foil if browning too quickly.

Substitutions

Thick-cut bologna → regular bologna (reduce pan-fry time to 1 minute per side; thinner slices cook faster)
Hawaiian rolls → soft dinner rolls or brioche sliders (adjust baking time by 1–2 minutes)
Dill pickle spear → sweet pickle relish (use 2 tbsp; reduces pickle juice to 1/4 tsp)
American cheese → Swiss or provolone (flavor shifts but melts well; avoid low-moisture varieties)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in a 325°F oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through.