Polish Zapiekanki (Toasted Mushroom & Cheese Baguettes)

Name: Polish Zapiekanki (Toasted Mushroom & Cheese Baguettes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 part-baked baguettes; 75 g ham or smoked pork loin, chopped; 75 g Polish kabanos sliced, or pepperoni; 300 g mushrooms cut into small pieces; 1 onion 1/2 finely chopped, 1/2 thinly sliced; 50 g grated cheddar; 50 g grated mozzarella; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 small garlic clove chopped; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 dill pickles finely sliced; 1 tbsp chives sliced; 2 tbsp ketchup

Discover the ultimate Polish street food with these crispy, open-faced toasted baguettes. Loaded with savory sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and smoky kabanos, they are finished with a signature drizzle of ketchup for a perfect snack or quick dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

part-baked baguettes
2
ham or smoked pork loin, chopped
75 g
Polish kabanos sliced, or pepperoni
75 g
mushrooms cut into small pieces
300 g
onion 1/2 finely chopped, 1/2 thinly sliced
1
grated cheddar
50 g
grated mozzarella
50 g
butter
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
2 tsp
small garlic clove chopped
1
mayonnaise
1 tbsp
dill pickles finely sliced
2
chives sliced
1 tbsp
ketchup
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). Place the part-baked baguettes on a baking tray and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the butter and 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and all released liquid has completely evaporated.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the mayonnaise and remove the pan from the heat.

Slice the cooled baguettes in half lengthways. Place them cut-side up on the baking tray. Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over each half, then top with the chopped ham, sliced kabanos, grated cheddar, and mozzarella.