5 from 12 votes
Zapiekanka (Polish Pizza)
Zapiekanka is a Polish open-faced sandwich made from a sliced baguette topped with a sauté of mushrooms, onions, and garlic, followed by a generous layer of melted cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, it is then garnished with ketchup and fresh parsley or chives, combining savory mushroom flavor with creamy cheese and a slight tang from the ketchup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
522 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
Polish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, or vegetable oil
- 1 pound white button mushrooms chopped, 450 grams
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 1 baguette large, cut in half crosswise and sliced lengthwise or 2 demi baguettes sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups gouda cheese 150 grams, grated or edam, emmental, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese
- ketchup for garnish
- parsley for garnish, chopped or chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the butter or oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add the garlic, and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat.
- Arrange baguette pieces on a baking sheet. Spread ¼ of the mushroom mixture over each baguette piece to cover evenly. Top each with ¼ of the grated cheese.
- Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Drizzle the tops generously with ketchup and finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or chives. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Use one large baguette cut into quarters or two demi baguettes halved lengthwise to make four servings.
- Choosing freshly grated cheese improves melt quality and flavor compared to pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking agents.
- Popular cheeses include Gouda, Edam, Emmental, cheddar, or low-moisture mozzarella; note most contain animal rennet, so select vegetarian cheeses if preferred.
- Adding minced garlic to the mushroom mixture enhances flavor though it is not traditional in zapiekanki.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pizza
Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1091mg
(45%)
Potassium
631mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pizza | |
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1091mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.