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Fried Bologna Casserole

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"Kids love this casserole as well as adults!" — Jenn

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Original recipe makes 1 - 1 1/2 quart baking dish Change Servings

8 slices bologna
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped

4 cups warm mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bologna slices in the hot skillet until browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe excess grease from the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and stir in the butter and onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the onions into the warm mashed potatoes.
Spread half of the mashed potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Layer with half of the fried bologna, and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly, and the center is hot, about 30 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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EXCELLENT, but read on, and you will be convinced to try it: I run 2 brewpubs in Portland, Oregon serving casual dining style entree plates. I saw this and Emailed it to my friend, as a joke. He routinely takes our brewpub meals, cuts the perfect plate presentation into small bites, & mixes everything with ketchup before eating it with a fork. I always make fun of him, and thought he would appreciate the joke. FAST FORWARD TO LAST NIGHT: To my shock, he prepared it as part of a Saturday barbecue. We giggled, drank beer, finished cooking the "real" food and sat down to eat. Result? Hands down, the hit of the barbecue with adults and kids alike. Obviously, it won't replace a main entree, but it's a super simple and shockingly great side dish. Use extra bologna, almost double.

—andy666

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Oct 20, 2010

This was way to heavy on the mashed potatoes and should have been in an 8x8 pan rather than a 9x13. It should have either more bologna added as 8 didn't cover the 9x13 pan so everyone would receive some meat or reduce the potatoes to 3. I would still use an 8x8 pan as the layer was really thin with 9x13. I will not make this again, although I like fried bologna and mashed potatoes, as I didn’t think it made a nice presentation or was all that flavorful. I was disappointed as I do like the individual ingredients.

—Carolina

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Apr 25, 2008

Never thought of doing this in a casserole. Many years back my mom would use french bread and spread the potato and onions mixture on the bread then place a slice of bologna and top with cheese then put in broiler till cheese is melted. Was very yummy

—Karen's Way

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Jul 05, 2008

Wow. I had no idea this would be SO GOOD! I needed an easy dish for baby-sitters night. Our kids RAVED about it & our baby-sitter said it was terrific & she has asked for this casserole everytime she comes to babysit. Big hit!!

—Chars3girls

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Apr 01, 2009

I made this because I had all the ingredients. 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. It's a keeper!

—MEJANE2

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Sep 13, 2008

This was amazing! It was super easy and really quick. I used instant potatoes (not nearly as good as real, but I was in a big hurry). I love fried bologna sandwiches with ranch style beans. I think next time I make it, I may try adding a can of ranch style beans on top of the potatoes. Thanks for a quick and simple, delicious recipe! PS-- this was even better the 2nd day once the bologna and potatoes had time to "meld"

—Stefanie

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Jan 20, 2009

Who'da thunk it? Something so simple could be so tasty! Hubby ate TWO huge helpings! Excellent leftovers.

—willowbas

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Mar 28, 2011

As well as you cuz this was my favorite growing up and still is. Thanks so much for posting it.

—Lesley

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Nutrition

Calories
639 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
38.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
117 mg
39%

Fat
44.7 g
69%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
20.5 g
41%

Sodium
1443 mg
58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fried Bologna Casserole

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 639
Calories from Fat: 402

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.7g 69 %
Saturated Fat 24.3g 122 %
Cholesterol 117mg 39 %
Sodium 1443mg 58 %
Potassium 757mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 20.5g 41 %
Sugars 4.8g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 24 %
Calcium 46 %
Iron 17 %
Thiamin 22 %
Niacin 58 %
Vitamin B6 37 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.