Smoked Bologna Sliders
These smoked bologna sliders elevate humble deli meat into gourmet comfort food through a unique two-step cooking process. First smoked for deep flavor, then fried for crispy texture, the bologna is paired with tangy mustard sauce and crushed sour cream chips for an unexpected crunch that makes these sliders absolutely addictive and perfect for casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- - 1 lb thick-cut bologna sliced ½-inch thick
- - 12 King's Hawaiian or brioche slider buns
- - 6 slices American cheese halved
- - 1 cup sour cream & onion chips crushed
- - 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- - ¼ cup yellow mustard
- - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- - 1 tablespoon honey
- - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- - Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - Wood chips for smoking
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F. Score bologna slices in X pattern and smoke 45-60 minutes until edges darken.
- Make mustard sauce by whisking together mustard, mayo, honey, vinegar, paprika, and seasonings.
- Toast slider buns cut-side down in skillet with butter until golden brown.
- Fry smoked bologna in hot skillet 1-2 minutes per side until crispy and caramelized.
- Crush sour cream chips into varied-size pieces for topping.
- Assemble: bottom bun with sauce, half cheese slice, hot bologna, chip crunch, more sauce, top bun.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bologna for best results
- Score edges to prevent curling during cooking
- Toast buns for structural integrity
- Serve immediately while bologna is hot for best cheese melting
- Score edges to prevent curling during cooking
- Toast buns for structural integrity
- Serve immediately while bologna is hot for best cheese melting