My grandfather ate this every summer when meat was scarce. A crispy savory bite that only takes 3 ingredients and brings back so many porch memories.

up a touch of the flavor, but don’t toast it fully—you want it to stay soft.

Stack the hot fried bologna slices directly onto one slice of bread, letting any extra drippings soak into the bread. Top with the second slice of bread and press down gently so the sandwich holds together.

Assembling the fried bologna sandwich

Serve immediately on a white paper plate while the bologna is still hot and the edges are crisp, eating it with your hands and letting a little grease hit the plate—just the way