Fried Mortadella (bologna) & Sautéed Onions Sandwich

Bologna is one on America’s favorite cold cuts. Then someone decided to fry a slice of bologna for a hot sandwich. The rest, as they say, is history.

Bologna is an Americanized version of mortadella, an Italian cured sausage originating in Bologna, Italy. Their are two main differences between mortadella and bologna. Mortadella has large chunks of fat and is made in sizes up to 18 inches in diameter. That’s a lot of bologna. Mortadella also has black peppercorns and some varieties have pistachio nuts.

American Bologna

Italian Mortadella

Traditional fried bologna sandwiches are made with butter, yellow mustard and American cheese.

Mortadella, like bologna, can be eaten cold or hot. This simple fried mortadella recipe includes lots of healthy sautéed onions and a low fat Thousand Island dressing. You can omit the onions, if you don’t like onions.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is based on large 100 g (3.5 oz) roll.

Cook’s Tip

Onions are high in antioxidants and low in calories. Add as much sautéed onions as you like. You can also replace the sautéed onions with caramelized onions for a deeper, richer flavor.

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Thousand Island Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 oz. (56 g) sliced mortadella or bologna
• 1 thin slice of Swiss or other cheese (about 1/2 oz, 14 g)
• 1/2 small onion (about 3 oz., 85 g), sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive or vegetable oil
• 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) reduced fat Thousand Island Dressing
• Roll or 2 slices bread, any variety, toasted if desired

Method of Preparation