Our Best Bologna Recipes

"My husband gave me a sneer when I told him what was in it. Then he ate and was telling his friends about it for the next week," says user MEJANE2. "It's a keeper!"

You just need four ingredients to make this flavorful spread. Put it into sandwiches, stuff into wraps, or serve as-is with a side of crackers. 

Pickles and bologna were made to go together, so why not skip the pairing and pickle the bologna itself? 

This Eastern European spin on potato salad features bologna, peas, and carrots. 

Ground beef is the base for this homemade lunch meat. A dash of liquid smoke, garlic powder, and onion powder add an extra depth of flavor. 

This recipe goes way beyond your standard bologna sandwich. Perfect for breakfast or lunch, the sandwich also features a fried egg, cheese, and veggies.

Who said salads need lettuce? This meat-based version relies on bologna, pickles, and onions for bold flavor.

"If you're lucky enough to have a German butcher store in your area, I'd suggest going for the couple of extra bucks instead of using bologna from the grocery store," says user LINDA MCLEAN. "Haven't had this in years and I must say, it brought back a lot of memories."

If you're looking for a delicious way to use up venison, then this bologna recipe is here to help. Use it just like you would store-bought.

Make a sharable sandwich that's impressive for events. "I made this for a baby shower and it was a HUGE hit," says reviewer campagnes. 

Change macaroni salad from a side dish into a full meal. "Beef bologna and American cheese make a heavier macaroni salad for a man's perspective," says shiva. "Good, and always gets snarfed up wherever I take it."

You only need five ingredients to make this stick-to-your-ribs stew. Ring bologna, potatoes, and onions all simmer together in a tomato broth. 

The fried bologna sandwich is a classic, but the air fryer makes it easier than ever to get perfectly crispy edges. Layer it up on white sandwich bread with some mustard, cheese, and veggies, and you've got yourself a meal.

Bologna, mayo, and dill pickle relish are the trio behind this tangy spread. "I remember my parents grinding the bologna in an old fashion meat grinder," says Regina. "They spread it on white bread and cut the sandwiches into triangles."