Fried Bologna Sliders with Pickle Dijonnaise Recipe
These Fried Bologna Sliders with Pickle Dijonnaise are a deliciously nostalgic game day snack featuring crispy pan-fried bologna layered with melted American cheese on soft King’s Hawaiian rolls, topped with a zesty pickle dijonnaise and baked to golden perfection with a buttery poppy seed glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Slider Ingredients
- 1 Package King’s Hawaiian rolls, 12 count
- ½ pound thinly sliced bologna
- 6 slices American cheese
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for frying
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
Pickle Dijonnaise
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ teaspoon pickle juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled sliders.
- Make Pickle Dijonnaise: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired for a balanced tangy spread.
- Fry Bologna: Heat some butter in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Working in batches of 3 to 4 slices, fry the bologna slices until browned and edges turn crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked bologna to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Repeat with remaining slices.
- Prepare Butter Glaze: Melt additional butter in the microwave until liquid, then stir in poppy seeds to create the topping glaze.
- Assemble Sliders: Without separating the buns, slice the entire sheet of King’s Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half. Place the bottom halves on a parchment-lined baking pan. Spread a thin layer of pickle dijonnaise evenly over the bun bottoms. Layer the American cheese slices followed by the fried bologna on top.
- Finish Assembling: Place the top halves of the buns back onto the sliders. Brush the tops generously with the melted butter and poppy seed mixture for a golden crust and nutty flavor.
- Bake: Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the buns turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven, cut along the original bun lines into individual sliders, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For crispier bologna, ensure the pan is hot before adding slices and avoid overcrowding.
- You can make the pickle dijonnaise ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days to let flavors meld.
- Use a sharp serrated knife to slice the sliders cleanly without squashing the buns.
- These sliders are perfect for game day, parties, or casual snacking.
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