It started simple enough: “A fried bologna sandwich isn’t complete without…”

What followed was a flood of comments that proves two things — (1) everybody has an opinion, and (2) fried bologna may just be the most hotly debated food in Lawrence County.

The Mayo Majority

By far, the most common answer was mayonnaise — Duke’s, if you ask the purists. More than 40 folks swore a fried bologna sandwich is nothing without a thick swipe of mayo. Some doubled down with “lots of it,” while others balanced it with tomato slices, cheese, or even a fried egg.

The Mustard Movement

Coming in a close second was mustard — from classic yellow to spicy Dijon lovers (though they were rare). Around 30 people planted their flag firmly in Team Mustard, often paired with pickles or cheese. Several insisted bologna without mustard “just ain’t right.”

Tomato Truthers 🍅

Fresh “garden maters” took the bronze medal, with about 20 folks backing them. Many agreed that mayo + tomato is a non-negotiable summer pairing, especially with salt and pepper sprinkled on top. Hoop cheese and tomato was another winning combo.

Cheeseheads 🧀

Cheese was another heavy hitter — from hoop to American, pepper jack to straight slices off the block. Some insisted cheese and mayo together were the dream team, while others tossed in eggs for a breakfast-style melt.

The Burnt Bologna Believers 🔥

A vocal group argued it’s not about the toppings at all — it’s about how you fry it. Several declared that unless the edges are blackened, curled, and just shy of crunchy, it’s not a real sandwich. “If it’s mushy, I ain’t eating it,” one commenter said.

The Wildcards 🎲

And then, there were the folks who threw the rulebook out the window:

Peanut butter (a few brave souls backed this).
Grape or strawberry jelly (apparently famous in Ohio).
Potato chips — some crunched inside, others eaten on the side.
Beanee Weenees and nacho chips (yes, really).
And of course, a couple of jokesters nominated the “garbage can” as the best topping.

The Final Takeaway

At the end of the day, fried bologna clearly isn’t a one-size-fits-all sandwich. For some, it’s mayo and tomato heaven. For others, it’s mustard and pickles. For a few… it’s jelly on thick toast. But one thing’s certain — this humble sandwich has a hold on our tastebuds and our memories.

👉 So, Lawrence County — are you Team Mayo, Team Mustard, or Team Burnt Black Bologna?

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